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

his own eyes red

don’t cry anymore

take care of yourself

happy, but your

shot him a tearful glure .

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

… Poor Howard

He’s awake .

finally awake

clutched her chest , her sobs wracking her body

there , never opening his eyes , not even before I left this world ”

heart ached at

going

been kind and

? He

Tonight .

late – night shoot and wasn’t at

What a pity ,” Miranda sighed

all nights , she’s not here

up , and she’s not

worry ” Josiah reassured

already spoken to

Yvette finishes shooting , she’ll be informed and will

”

I suppose that’s the best we can

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Chapter 97

room

light from the wall sconces cast soft shadows across the room , as the

gently supported Miranda as they quietly made their way to

lay there with his eyes closed , looking no different from how he

with confusion as

doctor understood her

“ Mrs.

please don’t worry

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

” Miranda’s hand trembled as she reached out

could speak , tears

herself to raise

… Howard , it’s me

I’m here .

see you ?

their breath , eyes fixed on Howard

were all terrified of missing

Howard’s eyelids fluttered

, they opened

gaze first landed on Miranda , then

stepped forward a little , wanting to make

I’m here with Grandma

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

couldn’t hold herself

hand tightly , her voice breaking

,

”

that Miranda might not be able to handle it ,

, don’t cry like

It’s hard for

”

from what she had imagined

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

turned toward the doctor , her eyes silently

up ? Is it just about opening

the room , Howard hadn’t

the concern and explained ,