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 ?

cant ! Sienna screamed , her voice cracking with desperation

inside every penny she had saved for her unborn child

go back , she said ,

, a beam came crashing

time

, but the way into her place was now completely

run !

shook her

sprinted back inside , blocking out the

but the flames still managed to graze her lower back , causing her to wince and cry

pulled her back

shaking her head , but the dense

We gotta move .

in there , the neighbor urged , gripping

… Sienna hesitated

smoke isnt just bad for you its dangerous for your

up , you could lose it

the neighbor insisted ,

, Sienna escaped

she hadnt managed

worn out house got swallowed by the fames , turning into ashes

do after this ? she thought , feeling overwhelmed

, a sharp pain pierced her stomach ,

their voices a

Shes going into

the hospital , stat ! Ah ! Push ! Sienna lay on the delivery bed , going through over ten hours of

she delivered her

laid the baby in Siennas arms , tears of joy rolled

of relief , she closed her eyes

found the

to remind her about the hospital

part , but it was far from enough

close , Siennas eyes were heavy

knew she needed to say something , but being flat broke left her

nurse sighed , guessing Siennad

friends ? Contact them ; maybe they can help , she said and then left

lifted her head ,

She didnt have anyone

a mom now , and she couldnt leave the hospital

she dialed Josiahs number again

phone rang and rang before finally connecting- Josiah

heard

Is this Sienna

available right now , but you can tell me whats 22:18 Sat , Jan

, but at this point , she didnt have the luxury of being choosy she was

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