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 .

that , but do you really think thats what I meant ? Then what do you

and shook her

youve

can leave now

here , we

, not taking

trying to get rid of me the moment you

Got something to hide ? Feeling a little guilty ? What do

, pointing at

drop the act Yvette ?

fooled , but can you fool yourself ? Honestly , do you think youre being fair to Howard ? Yvette

talking about ? Thats

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

Get out .

! At the

on the

alone to visit Howard , Miranda wasted no time in calling Josiah to go

be

out here , and

… Miranda

, Grandma , Josiah sighed , rubbing his forehead

planned on stopping by Howards place tonight

Im here now .

stress , Ill see she gets home safe , alright ? I appreciate it , Miranda smiled

until

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

! He glanced over and saw Sienna by the bed

, his eyes as cold as ice

did you do to Yvette ? Josiah , Yvette called out , her eyes brimming with tears

Its okay .

, Josiah reassured her , striding over to her side

her to

begging ,

her leave

, Josiah didnt waste any time

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

wronged Yvette looked , felt he needed to stand up for her

from the table and questioned , Are these from

with you

flicked his hand

Sienna was shocked .

Why are you waiting for ? Josiahs patience was

marched over , grabbed the bunch of calla lilies , and practically shoved them

care about the flowers you brought ? If it werent

at Sienna , his

the nerve to show up here

, Yvette turned away , her shoulders trembling slightly as if she was on the verge

, please stop

Im begging you .

but his

clutched the calla lilies silently before whispering ,

m leaving .

turned and strode away , not even glancing