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 .

that you ? Sienna ? ” Sienna’s

, it’s me

one grew emotional

is something wrong ? Do you need help ?

he could continue , he seemed to regret his words and

call me for no reasont mean … you can call me anytime

always here for you ! ”

flustered response , Sienna felt a pang

trembled

didn’t beat around

borrow some

help me ! I’ll pay it back – it might just take a

”

” The man sounded surprised

“ Sure .

much do you need “

dollars ,

replied firmly

? ” The man exclaimed in

much money for ?

, unwilling to explain

lending it or nott if not , I’ll

” The

! Let’s meet

Meet ? Sienna frowned ,

” the man said gently , sensing her reluctance

the money , but it’s

to see you

, ITI give you the cash

Deal ! ”

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Sienna struggled internally .

, though , the need for money outweighed her hesitation .

” she

the time

miss it

other end

miss it ,

Sienna went to a

man had chosen this location for its exclusivity and

one who wanted to meet

discovered – how ironic !

ten minutes earlier than agreed

membership system , and only after she mentioned

way , please , the waiter said

replied , slinging her bag over her shoulder as she followed him inside

unfamiliar environment made her feel uneasy

, a door suddenly

and

Sienna instinctively apologized .

The man froze mid – sentence ,

holding a phone in his hand , immediately stiffened , his

” he asked , his

Sienna was stunned .

!! she thought , her

What are you doing here ? Josiah demanded

light , his

found his reaction laughable

why can’t I ? Is

” Josiah barked ,

Sienna retorted coldly

I have

go The waiter was still waiting

to keep you waiting

said as she jogged a few steps to catch up

time , the

there , watching her disappear around the

in his hand , frustration

She doesn’t want me interfering ? Fine ! I won’t care anymore he thought furiously , “ Why should I bother

in the private room ,