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 .

you crazy ? Where are you going ? Just get

cant ! Sienna screamed , her voice cracking

penny she had saved for her

, she said , determination in her eyes

a step , a beam came crashing down right in

time

into her

run ! her

Sienna shook

her arm free from her neighbor and sprinted back inside , blocking out the chaos around her , Chapter 4 A gust of wind drove a

graze her lower back , causing her to

neighbor pulled her back

, shaking her head , but the

We gotta move .

neighbor urged

… Sienna

isnt just bad for you its dangerous for your little

, you could lose it

now ! the neighbor insisted

Sienna escaped the fire

burned , and she hadnt managed to

out house got swallowed by the fames , turning into

after this ? she thought

, a sharp pain pierced her stomach , causing her to wince

around her , their

wrong ? Shes going into labor ! Someone

Ah ! Push ! Sienna lay on the delivery bed ,

delivered

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

she closed her eyes

, she found

to remind her about the hospital bills

managed to cover a part , but it was far from enough

Siennas eyes were heavy with worry

needed to say something , but being flat broke left

sighed , guessing Siennad been abandoned by a heartless guy

maybe they can help

lifted her head , eyes brimming with

friends ? She

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

, she dialed

before finally connecting-

dropped as she heard the familiar voice on the other

? Is this Sienna Yvette chuckled

Josiah ? Hes not available right now , but you can tell me whats 22:18 Sat , Jan 4

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

her pride , she nearly begged , I I was wondering if he could lend me some money ? Please , I swear Ill