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 .

? Where are you going ? Just get

screamed ,

she had saved for her unborn child , hospital bills , and

have to go back , she said , determination in

a

just in time ,

into her place was now completely

!

shook her head

from her neighbor and sprinted back inside , blocking out the chaos around

way , but the flames still managed to graze her

pulled her back hard

shaking her head , but the dense smoke hi her coughing even

We gotta move .

the neighbor urged , gripping Siennas arm

Sienna hesitated

you its dangerous for your little one

, you

neighbor insisted ,

Sienna escaped

and she

heart , she watched as her worn out house

after this ?

stomach ,

formed around her , their voices a

? Shes going into labor !

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

she delivered her

baby in Siennas arms , tears of joy rolled down her cheeks

of relief , she closed

her eyes again , she found the

was there to remind

cover a part , but

newborn close , Siennas eyes were heavy

say something , but being flat broke left her speechless

nurse sighed , guessing Siennad been abandoned by a

maybe they can help , she said

head ,

friends ? She didnt have anyone

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

months , she dialed

and rang before finally connecting- Josiah

her stomach dropped as she heard the

? Is this Sienna Yvette chuckled softly

? Hes not available right now , but you can

she really be this nice ? Doesnt she hate me ? Sienna was keptical , but at this

if he could lend me some money ?