Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 52

Sienna raised an eyebrow .

“ Who else’s would it be ? Is there someone else in this apartment ! ”

“ You’re so stingy ,” Josiah teased with a rare chuckle .

1 helped you lug all that stuff up here , and you’re mad about me taking one sip of your water ! ”

Sienna opened her mouth to retort , but before she could , Josiah’s phone buzzed .

He glanced at the caller ID , his expression instantly serious .

“ Hello , it’s me .

Go ahead

It seemed to be a work call

“ Alright , Ill head over immediately , Josiah hung up and looked at Sienna .

“ Something’s come up .

I need to leave .”

“ Okay , ” Sienna said , nodding as she walked him to the door .

Take care .

Drive safely ”

“ Mm .

I will ,” Josiah replied .

He nodded slightly before heading downstairs .

For a moment , as he walked down the steps , he felt a strange illusion – as if she were his wife , sending him off to work .

Once he reached the street , Josiah glanced up at her building .

His expression darkened .

How can Ironvince her to move out of this terrible place ? he wondered .

For Sienna , Josiah’s visit was nothing more than a fleeting moment , like a pebble tossed into a lake – too small to create any ripples .

What mattered mout to her now was raising money ,

After much thought , she finally settled on someone she had vowed never to contact again .

Even if I die , I won’t go to him , she had once sworn .

But she wasn’t ready to die just yet .

For her child , she would sacrifice her priile

With trembling hands , Sienna dug out an old , long – forgotten number .

She hesitated before pressing the call button .

After so many years , has he changed his number ? she wondered .

Pressing the call button .

Sienna held her breath .

The line connected

A man’s voice , both unfamiliar yet achingly familiar , came through : “ Hello ? Who’s this ? ”

Sienna gripped the phone tightly , her other hand clenching into a fist on her knee .

Her heart raced as she stammered .

“ It’s me .

”

The other end fell silent for several seconds .

Then , the man’s voice returned , tinged with disbelief and excitement .

Is that you ? Sienna ? ” Sienna’s

, it’s me .”

one grew

something wrong ? Do you

could continue , he seemed to regret his words and hastily corrected

I’m saying you shouldn’t call me for no reasont mean

for you

flustered response , Sienna

clenched fist trembled slightly

didn’t beat around the

to borrow

! I’ll pay it back – it might

”

? ” The man sounded surprised but didn’t refuse

“ Sure .

do you need “

160 thousand dollars ,

replied firmly

The man exclaimed in shock

need that much money

frowned , unwilling

you lending it or nott if not

The man

hang up ! Let’s meet in person .

frowned , hesitating

” the man said gently

you the money , but it’s been so

to see you

we meet , ITI give you the cash

Deal ! ”

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Sienna struggled internally .

need for money outweighed

, ” she

the time and place

miss

other end said

miss it ,

went to a private club

had chosen this location for its exclusivity and privacy .

thought , ‘ He’s the one who wanted to meet me

discovered – how ironic !

ten minutes earlier

club operated on a strict membership system , and only after she mentioned the

This way , please , the

over her shoulder as she followed

and the unfamiliar environment made her feel uneasy , even with the waiter leading the way

,

man stepped out and bumped

Sorry ! ” Sienna instinctively apologized .

No probl ” The man froze mid – sentence ,

, immediately stiffened

” he asked , his voice laced with

Sienna was stunned .

could it be him !! she thought , her heart skipping a bear .

are you doing

light , his face visibly darkened

his reaction laughable

you can come here , why can’t I

Sienna ! ” Josiah barked , his

none of your business , Sienna retorted

have an appointment

to go The waiter was still

to keep you waiting

as she jogged a few

time , the

, watching her disappear around

, frustration boiling under

care anymore he thought furiously

room , Josiah couldn’t sit still