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

said gently , his own eyes red as he handed

, don’t cry

take care of

but your health

Don’t lecture mel Miranda shot him a

? I can’t help it ! Josiah tried to smile through

… Poor Howard

He’s awake .

finally awake ! ”

her sobs wracking

I thought he’d spend the rest of his life lying there , never opening his eyes , not even before

heart ached at her

That wasn’t going to happen

been kind and loved us

He woke

Tonight .

night

a pity ,”

, she’s not

and she’s not

” Josiah

already spoken to her agent

, she’ll be informed and will come

”

suppose that’s the best we can do , ” Miranda replied ,

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Chapter 97

hospital room was

the wall sconces cast soft shadows across the room , as the overhead

Miranda as they quietly made their way to Howard’s

his eyes closed , looking no different from how he

Miranda’s eyes were clouded with confusion

understood her

“ Mrs.

please don’t worry

up , but he’s still resting Why don’t you try holding his hand and speaking to him

as she reached out

the could speak ,

bring herself to

Howard , it’s

I’m here .

see you

their breath , eyes

were all terrified of missing something .

Howard’s

, they

Miranda , then

forward a little , wanting to make sure Howard

Josiah I’m here with

up in Howard’s eyes , and his eyelids drooped as the tears began to roll down his face .

herself back anymore

Howard’s hand tightly , her

, my

”

be able to handle it , so he gently supported

don’t cry like

you It’s hard for

”

what she

tears , though the look on Howard’s face was far from

, her eyes

say he’d woken up ? Is

the room , Howard hadn’t spoken

the concern and