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 .

crazy ? Where are you going ? Just get out

cant ! Sienna screamed ,

inside every penny she had saved for her unborn child , hospital bills

go back , she said ,

as soon as she took a step , a beam came crashing down right

just in time , stepping

into her place was now completely

, run ! her

Sienna shook her

her arm free from her neighbor and sprinted back inside , blocking out the chaos around her , Chapter 4

the flames still managed to graze her lower back ,

pulled her back hard

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

We gotta move .

back in there , the neighbor urged , gripping

Sienna hesitated

just bad for you its dangerous for your little

dont listen up , you could lose it all

insisted , practically dragging

Sienna escaped the fire zone

, and she hadnt

she watched as her worn out house got swallowed

after this ? she thought , feeling overwhelmed

sharp pain pierced her stomach , causing her to

quickly formed around her , their voices a mix of concern and

? Shes going into

! Sienna lay on the delivery bed , going through over ten hours of

, she delivered her baby

Siennas arms , tears of joy rolled down her cheeks this was her baby

a sigh of relief , she closed

she found the same

was there to remind

cover a part , but it

heavy with worry , and she

, but being flat broke left her

hearted nurse sighed , guessing Siennad been abandoned

maybe they can help , she said and then left without pushing Sienna too hard

head , eyes brimming with

friends ? She didnt

now , and she couldnt leave the hospital bill unpaid She pulled her phone

, she dialed Josiahs number

rang and rang before finally connecting- Josiah she began

dropped as she heard

Sienna Yvette chuckled softly

Hes not available right now , but you can tell me whats 22:18 Sat ,

972 % Could she really be this nice ? Doesnt she hate me ? Sienna was keptical , but

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