Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance Novel

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 become even more beautiful .

Youre flattering me , Zaid , Sienna laughed .

Come on , 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 came from inside .

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

Come on 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 .

Come closer , let me get 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 want me to 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 회복 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 blame you entirely.

I spoiled you so much that you made some big 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 against me for 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 time to take a break .

I wont keep you any longer , sweetheart .

You just got back today .

Let Zaid take you home early so you can get some rest .

Alright .

Sienna nodded and left the nursing home .

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

Ms.

Shaw , please get some good 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 took a shower there , washing away the dust and exhaustion from her trip .

As the sky slowly darkened , Josiah still hadnt come back .

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 some water and got to work on the pasta .

In the end , she put together a simple noodle soup with a poached egg on top , not a leaf of greenery 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 .