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

, ” Josiah said gently , his own eyes

, don’t cry

take care

happy, but your health matters too

lecture mel Miranda shot

it ! Josiah tried to smile through

… Poor

He’s awake .

awake

chest , her sobs wracking

his life lying there , never opening

heart ached at her words

That wasn’t going to

been kind and

He

Tonight .

a late – night shoot and wasn’t at the Flynn residence .

a pity ,” Miranda

Of all nights , she’s not

wakes up , and

Don’t worry ” Josiah

spoken to her

she’ll be informed and

”

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Chapter 97

hospital room was quiet

,

Miranda as they quietly made their

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

clouded with confusion as she

her

“ Mrs.

please

Why don’t you try holding his hand and speaking

Miranda’s hand trembled as she reached out to grasp

could speak , tears

to raise her voice

… Howard ,

I’m here .

see

their breath ,

all terrified of missing

Howard’s

, they opened

then shifted to Josiah

… ” Josiah stepped forward a little , wanting to make sure Howard could

here with Grandma

and his eyelids drooped as the tears began to roll

herself back

Howard’s hand tightly , her voice breaking as

,

”

not be able to

don’t

you It’s

”

what she had

her tears , though

turned toward the doctor , her eyes

up ? Is it just about opening

room , Howard hadn’t

doctor understood the concern and explained , “