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 crowd, holding a sign that read "Sienna Shaw." She approached him with a small smile.

"You're 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, "You've become even more beautiful."

"You're flattering me, Zaid," Sienna laughed.

"Come on, hop in the car," Zaid said, guiding Sienna out of the airport. "The car's right by the entrance. Miranda's been looking forward to seeing you. She's 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 hadn't 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.

That was why Sienna had been called back after three long years—the surgery was risky, and Miranda was worried something might happen. She wanted to see Sienna before the operation.

As they reached the hospital room door, Miranda's 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 couldn't be entirely sure.

"Miranda." Sienna strode over.

"It's really you!" Miranda's 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. You've grown up." Miranda's 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 didn't 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, doesn't it?"