Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 4 Josiah smirked coldly .

So its about money .

Its only been a month .

Why the hurry ? Dont worry , youll get what you need- just wait .

Do you think we cant spare you a dime ? After a moment , he added , From now on , dont call me unless its really important .

If something comes up , Ill reach our .

With that , he hung up .

He despises me that much .

Sienna stared at her phone , stunned Her face drained of color as she realized how pathetic she must have seemed , begging him for money .

She raised a hand and rested it on her still flat belly , letting out a cold , bitter laugh .

After a while , she closed her eyes , tears streaming down her cheeks .

Eight months later , in Fliratys slums , Sienna lay asleep in bed , her belly now round and swollen .

Her due date was just days but the doctor had warned her that her baby was breech and suggested she get to the hospital early .

away .

Sienna had only forced a smile , saying nothing she had no money .

Eight months ago , after that heartless call with Josiah , she still hadnt seen a dime for living expenses .

She had burned through her savings and could no longer afford her apartment , so she moved to the slums .

She never asked him for money again she couldnt bear to be called a parasite one more time .

After settling down , Sienna had found a part time job , trying to balance work and school .

Even though she wasnt making much , she managed to scrape by and feed herself .

Suddenly , a loud noise yanked her out of her sleep .

Whoa , what the heck- Fire ! Run for your lives ! Sienna bolted out of bed and flung open the door to a scene of pare chaos thick smoke swirled and flames shot into the sky .

Right away , fear clutched at her chest .

Sienna ! her neighbor , also an exchange student , yelled urgently What are you doing ? Its on fire .

Hurry up and get out .

Okay , Sienna replied , panic rising as she rushed to grab her backpack .

But just as she turned , her neighbor grabbed her arm .

are you going ? Just get

! Sienna screamed , her voice cracking

money was still inside every penny she had saved

to go back , she said , determination in her

as she took a step , a

in time

okay , but the way into her place

! her neighbor

! Sienna shook

free from her neighbor and sprinted back inside , blocking out the

graze her lower back

neighbor pulled her back

Im fine , Sienna said , shaking her head , but the dense smoke hi her coughing

We gotta move .

there , the neighbor urged , gripping Siennas arm

Sienna hesitated

just bad for you its dangerous

you dont listen up , you could lose it

! the neighbor insisted , practically dragging Sienna away

Sienna escaped the fire zone

was burned , and she hadnt managed to grab

worn out

I do after this ? she thought , feeling

, a sharp pain pierced her stomach , causing her to

around her , their voices a mix of concern and urgency

going into labor ! Someone

! Push ! Sienna lay on the delivery bed , going through over

she delivered

, tears of joy rolled down her

of relief , she closed her eyes

she found the same

nurse was there to remind her about

managed to cover a part , but it was far from

Siennas eyes were heavy with worry , and she was

, but

soft hearted nurse sighed , guessing Siennad been abandoned by

or friends ? Contact them ; maybe they can help , she said and then left without pushing Sienna too hard

lifted her head , eyes brimming with tears

friends ? She didnt

was a mom now , and she couldnt leave the hospital bill

months , she dialed Josiahs number

phone rang and rang before

dropped as she heard

Sienna Yvette chuckled

you can tell me whats 22:18 Sat , Jan 4 Chapter 4 going

was keptical , but at this point , she didnt

, I I was wondering if he could lend me some money ? Please , I swear Ill pay him back