Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 5 Three years flew by in the blink of an eye.

At Jeiacrity International Airport, Sienna pushed her luggage and left the security area.

Her face was fresh and free of makeup, and her lively eyes scanned the bustling surroundings, reflecting a calmness that seemed beyond her years.

Finally, she spotted Zaid Herring, the Flynn family driver, in the crowl, holding a sign that read Sienna Shaw. She approached him with a small smile.

Youre Ms.

Shaw? Zaid looked at her, a flicker of surprise crossing his face .

Yep.

Sienna nodded, smiling gently.

She knew she looked quite different from four years ago.

She had lost weight and even grown taller due to a second growth spurt.

After a brief moment of surprise, Zaid smiled warmly and said ouve beceven more beautiful .

Youre flattering me, Zaid, Sienna laughed.

Con, hop in the car.

Zaid said, guiding Sienna out of the airport.

The cars right by the entrance.

Mirandas been looking forward to seeing you.

Shes missed you like crazy.

After they were outside, Sienna climbed into the car.

As they drove away, she finally realized the Flynn family had only sent Zaid Josiah hadnt shown up.

Eventually, the car pulled up to the South Jeiacrity Nursing Home.

There, Miranda was dealing with heart disease and was scheduled for heart surgery.

worried That was why Sienna had been called back after three long year the surgery was risky, and Miranda was we something might happen.

She wanted to see Sienna before the operation.

As they reached the hospital room door, Mirandas voice cfrom inside.

Are they here yet? Why so slow? Zaid stepped forward and knocked lightly on the door.

Con in ! Miranda called out, her voice brimming with excitement Ms.

Shaw, please.

Zaid moved aside to let Sienna enter, Okay.

Sienna nodded and pushed the door open.

Sienna ? Miranda squinted, trying to make out the figure at the doorway.

She figured it was Sienna but couldnt be entirely Sure.

Miranda.

Sienna strode over.

Its really you! Mirandas eyes lit up, and she eagerly stretched out her hand. Ccloser, letget a good look at you.

Sienna complied, allowing Miranda to take her hand and examine her closely. Oh, how wonderful.

Youve grown up.

Mirandas eyes filled with tears, her voice trembling.

Three years ago, Sienna still had a chubby face and a lot of childlike innocence.

After composing herself, Miranda went on, Josiah didnt wantto stay in touch with you.

He believed you needed to learn to be independent.

Being on your own really does make you grow, doesnt it? Sienna paused but didnt argue. Instead, she nodded with a smile.

Youre right, 173 Chapter 3 ☐☐ 72 % Seeing Sienna so well behaved, Miranda felt even more relieved. She gently parted Siennas hand and asked, Have you changed over these years? Sienna hesitated.

She didnt answer directly, simply saying, I was immature before .

Im sorry for worrying you.

Miranda.

Miranda sighed.

You used to have quite the spoiled temper.

But cant blyou entirely.

I spoiled you so much that you made sbig mistakes.

Sienna pressed her lips together and didnt argue.

Miranda tenderly stroked Siennas hair around her temples.

I can tell youve changed.

Dont hold it againstfor being tough its for your own good.

Now that youre back, focus on living well, and youre still my favorite girl I understand, Sienna nodded, clenching her fist quietly.

After chatting for a while, Miranda felt tired and figured it was tto take a break.

I wont keep you any longer, sweetheart.

You just got back today.

Let Zaid take you hearly so you can get srest.

Alright.

Sienna nodded and left the nursing home.

Zaid drove her to Silver Beach the hshe once shared with Josiah .

Ms.

Shaw, please get sgood rest.

Ill head out now.

Thanks, Zaid, Sienna replied while standing at the doorstep.

After pausing for a moment, she took a deep breath, pushed open the door, and stepped inside.

Her hand was trembling .

If she had anywhere else to go, she wouldnt have stepped back into this place.

But what could she do? She was broke.

Having just returned to Jeiacrity, Sienna hadnt found a place to say.

Staying in a hotel? That was out of the question .

Her money was so tight she practically wanted to count every penny Shed rather sleep on the streets than waste it.

Living in Silver Beach, she mostly had to deal with Josiahs despise .

But so what? It wasnt like she was unfamiliar with that.

Over the years, shed built up a tough skin through it all.

Entering the hallway, Sienna placed her suitcase in the corner.

She took out her toiletries and the clothes she planned to change into for the day, leaving the rest untouched.

She wasnt planning to stay long just a few days until she found another place, and then shed move out without fuss.

Sienna headed to the downstairs guest bathroom and, why took a shower there, washing away the dust and exhaustion from her trip. As the sky slowly darkened, Josiah still hadnt cback.

Sienna went into the kitchen, but it didnt look like any cooking had been done, and there werent any ingredients.

After a bit of digging, she finally found an almost expired pack of pasta and a few eggs in the fridge.

She boiled swater and got to work on the pasta.

In the end, she put together a simple noodle soup with a a leaf of eggon опрока top not in sight Mmm, smells so good. Sienna held the bowl and closed her eyes, taking a deep breath.

To her, simple, clean food was already delicious.

But just as she was about to dig in, a sound from the entryway made her pause Josiah had returned.