Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 13 Howard lay in bed , quiet and still .

Years had gone by , and he still looked much the same , as if he were simply in the middle of a long , deep sleep .

Yet , whenever Sienna remembered the days when he was full of life , she just couldnt come to terms with what had happened to him .

They say good people get their just rewards .

Howard was one of the good ones , but here he is , stuck in a coma for years .

And the chances are , hell never wake up , she thought , a bitter taste in her mouth .

Just then , the bathroom door swung open , and the caregiver came out with a basin .

Noticing Siennas red eyes , he politely nodded , Hello .

Hi .

Sienna replied .

Spotting the basin in his hand , she asked , You wiping his face ? No , Im about to shave him , the caregiver responded .

Sienna nodded .

Howards stubble had grown a bit too long , giving his face a slight bluish tinge .

She reached out her hand and said , Let me do it .

I can shave him .

When Howard first had the accident , she was the one taking care of him .

Back then , Miranda was heartbroken and in poor health , Josiah was extremely busy , and Yvette was expecting a baby Sienna had been the only one available .

If the family members agreed , the caregivers usually didnt object .

He placed the basin on the bedside table and handed over the towel .

Here you go .

Thank you .

Sienna wet the towel and began to warm Howards cheeks and chin he had a full beard .

Then she applied some shaving cream , picked up the razor , and began to shave him carefully .

She was so zoned in she didnt even notice the door swing open and Yvette stride in .

Yvette had twisted her ankle , so she was walking a bit slowly .

Once she reached the bedside , she looked at Sienna in surprise .

Sienna , is that really you ? She couldnt help but frown .

Why are you here ? What are you up to ? Sienna glanced at her .

Tm here to see Howard .

As for what Im doing ? Cant you see ? Im shaving him .

Yvette chuckled softly .

Then what

crossed her arms and shook

, youve seen Howard

leave now

are caregivers here , we dont need you

, not taking her eyes off

rid of me

guilty ?

smirked , pointing at Howard

, you can drop the act Yvette ? Her

? You might have had everyone else fooled , but can you fool yourself ? Honestly

are you talking about ? Thats nonsense

laugh for four years , havent you felt a twinge of guilt when you look at Howard ? I dont know what youre getting at , Yvette retorted , her face a mix of anger and embarrassment as she

Get out .

here ! At the

was on the

Sienna had come alone to visit Howard , Miranda wasted no

, be reasonable

out here ,

alone … Miranda said

Josiah sighed ,

already planned on stopping by Howards place tonight

Im here now .

home safe , alright ? I appreciate

the phone until he reached the hospital room

the door open and saw Yvette pointing at the door , saying , Get out

! He glanced over

, his

you do to Yvette ? Josiah , Yvette called

Its okay .

, striding over to

her to

to his arm , begging , I dont

leave now

distress , Josiah didnt waste

! Sienna let out a faint , icy chuckle , set the razor down , wiped her hands on

Yvette looked , felt he needed to stand up

the bunch of yellow calla lilies from the table and

them with

his hand

Sienna was shocked .

Why are you waiting for ? Josiahs patience was wearing

the bunch of calla lilies , and practically shoved

you think Howard would care about the flowers you brought ? If it werent for you , his

at Sienna , his gaze as

have the nerve

slightly as if she was on the verge of

please stop

Im begging you .

was taken aback , but his

calla

m leaving .

turned and strode away , not even