Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 3 2 년 후 72 % 0D Seeing Sienna sitting on the sofa , Josiah narrowed his charming yes , annoyed , Why didnt you open the door ? Because I was weak , Sienna thought .

But she kept that to herself just shaking her head instead .

She figured any excuse would fall on deaf ears he didnt like her , so in his eyes , everything she did was a mess up .

Feeling uncomfortable , she cut to the chase .

What brings you here ? She had thought she didnt want anything to do with her .

Imph , like I had a choice , Josiah sneered , his icy gaze making is distaste crystal clear , Grandma insisted I come and make sure you get on that plane .

Siennas heart sank .

What am I even expecting ? Wheres your stuff ? Upstairs ? Josiah asked , his impatience was palpable .

Every extra second in Siennas presence felt like a punishment for him .

Sienna nodded , then shook her head .

Its up there , but I havent finished packing .

She had intended to pack last night after coming back , but she felt unwell and ended up falling asleep .

What ? Josiahs expression turned even grimmer .

Youve been doing nothing all day and cant even get your bags ready ? As he saw Sienna standing there blankly , anger flared up in him was she trying to drag this out ? He then urged sharply , What are you waiting for ? Go get your stuff packed ! Okay .

Sienna nodded in a daze and hurried upstairs .

But just those few steps had her breaking into a cold sweat.

Something didnt feel right , and she raised her hand to her forehead .

It was burning hot , and even her breath felt like fire .

She finally realized that she seemed to have caught a fever after getting / drenched in the rain yesterday .

She hurried to her room to grab some cold medicine .

Yet , as she was about to pop a pill , she stopped short she was pregnant , and this medicine wasnt safe for her to take .

The decision on what to do about the baby was still up in the air But as long as it was in her belly , she had to take care of it every day .

Just then , her stomach churned .

She clamped a hand over her mouth and sprinted for the bathroom , hugging the toilet as she heaved violently .

When it passed , she felt utterly wiped out .

She turned on the tap , rinsed her mouth , and splashed some cold water on her face , hoping to cool the fever that was cooking her alive .

Siennal Josiahs low , slightly hoarse voice called out impatiently .

He had run out of patience waiting and came to hurry her up .

He stepped inside and found her still not ready .

Sienna , where are you ? Get out here ! Coming Sienna wiped her face with a towel and stepped out of the bathroom .

Her complexion was ghostly , her voice barely a whisper .

Josiah , she called out , dropping the usual affection .

Can I leave tomorrow instead ? She was feeling pretty rough , worried she might pass out on the plane .

If that happened , being all alone , shed really be in trouble .

What for ? Josiah frowned , suspicion etched on his face .

What trick are you trying to pull now ? You tried to beg Yvette at the hospital yesterday , but I stopped you .

Now youre trying to find another way ? ။ Chapter 3 Is that really how he sees ? Sienna stared at him , her eyes welling up as she struggled to hold back the tears .

No , its not like that .

Im really not well .

I need to see a doctor Cut the act ! Josiah snapped , cutting her off .

He scrutinized her ace for a moment , then offered a thin smile .

Youre not faking sickness again , are you ? You think Ill buy it ? His voice turned icy .

Even if you are sick , how bad could it be ? yette lost the baby and is stuck in the hospital , but you look just fine ! Suck it up .

It wont kill you .

Sienna paused , her voice catching in her throat as she whispered 1 .

Josiah ignored her and strode to the closet .

With a swift motion , be yanked open the doors and grabbed a packed suitcase , its handles cool against his palm .

No need to clean up anymore .

Just buy what you need when you get overseas .

After all , its all on the Flynn family .

I dont have time for your drama now , he said , hoisted the suitcase , and headed downstairs Sienna bit her lip , her heart throbbing with pain .

Tears cascaded down her cheeks , and she roughly wiped them away with her hand .

Just go .

Whats the difference if Im here or overseas ? Im alone , and nobody cares about my struggles or my life , she thought , a bitter laugh escaping her lips .

At the airport , Josiah didnt bother walking Sienna in .

Instead , his assistant , Zach Reed , handled the check in and guided her through security .

Mrs.

Flynn , have a safe trip , Zach said , handing her the passport and ticket, Give Mrs.

Miranda Flynn a call when you hand .

Your living expenses will be wired every month .

Okay .

Thanks , Sienna said with a nod , then headed toward the gate .

Time flew by , and soon a month had passed since Sienna settled into an apartment downtown in Fliraty .

It was late at night , but Sienna didnt dare turn on the lights .

She curled up in bed , trying to stay quiet .

The door rattled as the landlord pounded on it .

Hey ! Are you in there ! Your rent is due .

I know youre in there .

Say something ! Sienna covered her ears , shook her head , and closed her eyes , silently hoping the landlord would just leave .

After a moment of no response , the landlord gave up .

You really think hiding will save you money , sweetheart ? Dont be She really isnt here ? he mumbled to himself .

Its so late .

Oh , God bless her .

The banging stopped , and as the landlords footsteps faded away .

Sienna finally let go of her ears , releasing a long sigh .

I managed to avoid him for another day .

But what about tomorrow ? What can I do then ? She wondered , fishing her phone out from under her pillow and flipping through her contacts to find Mirandas number .

It had been almost a month since she arrived in Fliraty , but her living expenses hadnt come through yet .

Shed been trying to call Miranda for days , but the line was always busy .

Sienna took a deep breath and pressed the call button again .

Soon , she heard the voicemail : You have reached Miranda .

I cant take your call right now .

Please leave a message after the beep .

Frustrated and unable to reach Miranda , she realized she had only one person left to call Josiah , After a moment of ။ 22 18 Sat , Jan 4 GU Chapter 2 hesitation , she found his number and hit the call button .

The line rang , and Josiahs deep , slightly hoarse voice came through .

Hello I Its me , Sienna stammered , her mouths going dry with nerves What do you want ? Josials tone soundell impatient , clearly annoyed .

Sienna froze , biting her lip .

I … I need to talk to Miranda .

Ive been trying to call her , but I cant get through Hmph , Josiah replied coldly .

Why are you trying to find her ? Youve only been gone a few days .

Are you trying to sweet- talk her into letting you come back ? No , its not like that Sienna quickly denied .

Josiah wasnt interested in hearing her out , Stop calling Grandin .

I changed her number to keep you from bugging her Siennas eyes widened in shock , tears welling up .

I know he hates me , but isnt moving away enough? Does he really need to cut me off from Miranda ? I have no other family left , and shes the only person who still shows me kindness .

Anything else ? Josiahs patience was wearing thin .

Sending you away was supposed to help you break your bad habits .

You need to learn to be independent instead of living off the Flynn family like a parasite .

Im hanging up Wait , I have something to say ! Sienna quickly interrupted , swallowing her pride .

Its just the living expenses … I havent received them yet 33