Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 97

Sienna’s screen was flooded with links , all blending into a blur .

Nome seemned helpful .

She paused for a moment , , then typed again : [ Mantis bites mantis .

] The page refreshed , and she

found something in one of the entries .

[ After mating , a female mantis bites off the male’s head and consumes his body .

Sienna stared at the screen , expressionless

A few days later , deep into the night , Josiah was staying at the Flynn residence while Miranda was still recovering from surgery .

Josiah had long fallen asleep , but the sudden ringing of his phone johed him awake .

His initial irritation evaporated when he saw the caller ID .

He sat up , instantly alert .

It was Howard’s attending physician .

“ Hello ” Josiah’s voice was low and rough .

“ Mr.

Flynn , Howard has woken up , ” the doctor said .

Josiah froze .

Every hair on his body stood on end as a chill raced down his spine .

He couldn’t believe it , afraid he might be dreaming “ “ Say that again .

“ Howard woke up .

He opened his eyes , the doctor confirmed .

Relief surged through Josiah , bringing a wave of emotion so overwhelming that tears filled his eyes and spilled over .

After all these years , Howard had finally woken up .

He wouldn’t have to be on that cold hospital bed , tethered to machines , for the rest of his life .

Mr.

Flynn ? ” The doctor’s voice broke through Josiah’s thoughts .

“ When can you come by ? ”

Josiah snapped out of it , his voice trembling , hoarse with emotion .

“ Right now .

Fll be there immediately .”

Howard had woken up , and Josiah wasn’t going to waste a second getting to him .

“ Understood , ” said the doctor

Josiah hung up and hurried to get dressed .

As he reached his closet , he suddenly stopped and turned around .

“ Grandma .

I need to tell Grandma ,” It was such monumental news that he’d almost forgotten to share it with Miranda , even though it was middle of the night

It wasn’t about fearing Miranda’s scolding for waking her , Josiah simply couldn’t keep this joy to himself .

He had to share it .

Minutes later , Josiah and Miranda left the Flynn residence together , heading to the private hospital where Howard was staying

In the car .

couldn’t stop crying .

the

Grandma , ” Josiah said gently , his own

Please , don’t cry

take

but your health matters

lecture mel Miranda shot him

lecturing ? I can’t help it

…

He’s awake .

finally awake ! ”

chest , her sobs wracking her body

he’d spend the rest of his life lying there , never opening his

heart ached at her words

going to happen

kind and

He woke up ?

Tonight .

a late – night shoot and

pity ,” Miranda sighed

nights , she’s not

up , and she’s not around .

” Josiah reassured

to

, she’ll be informed

”

the best we can do , ” Miranda

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Chapter 97

room was quiet

light from the wall sconces cast soft shadows across the room , as the overhead lights remained off in

supported Miranda as they quietly made

with his eyes closed , looking no different from how he had during his

Miranda’s eyes were clouded with confusion as she looked

understood her unspoken question

“ Mrs.

, please don’t worry

, but he’s still resting Why don’t you try

Alright ” Miranda’s hand trembled as she reached out to grasp Howard’s hand .

speak , tears began to fall

bring herself to raise her voice

Howard … Howard ,

I’m here .

see you

breath

terrified of missing

Howard’s eyelids fluttered

they

first landed on Miranda , then shifted to Josiah standing

Howard … ” Josiah stepped forward a little , wanting

here

instant , tears welled up in Howard’s eyes , and his eyelids drooped as the

herself

squeezed Howard’s hand tightly , her voice breaking as

Howard , my

”

able to handle it , so he gently

don’t cry

can see you It’s

”

from what she had

managed to calm her tears , though

turned toward the doctor , her eyes

all ? Didn’t they say he’d woken up ? Is it just

the room , Howard hadn’t spoken a

doctor understood the concern and explained ,