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 .

stop crying .

the

own eyes red as

Please , don’t cry anymore

take care of yourself

you’re happy, but your health matters too

mel Miranda shot him a tearful glure .

help it ! Josiah tried to smile through his tears

Howard … Poor

He’s awake .

finally awake ! ”

her sobs

rest of his life lying there , never opening his eyes , not even before I left

at her

wasn’t going

kind and

see ? He woke

Tonight .

for a late – night

pity ,” Miranda

,

and she’s not around

” Josiah reassured her

to

finishes shooting , she’ll be informed

”

best we can do , ” Miranda

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Chapter 97

hospital room was quiet

sconces cast soft shadows across the room , as the overhead lights remained off

quietly made their way to Howard’s bedside

no different

with confusion as she looked at the

understood her

“ Mrs.

, please

don’t you try holding his hand and speaking to him

hand trembled as she reached out

could speak , tears began to

bring herself to raise her voice

… Howard , it’s

I’m here .

came to see you ?

room held their breath ,

terrified of missing something .

Howard’s

they

Miranda , then shifted to Josiah standing beside her

forward a little , wanting to make

here with

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

hold herself back anymore

her voice breaking as

Howard , my

”

able to handle it , so he gently

Grandma , don’t

see you It’s hard for him

”

she had imagined .

Miranda managed to calm her tears , though the look on Howard’s face was

turned toward the doctor , her

woken up ? Is it just about

room , Howard hadn’t spoken

understood the concern and explained , “