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

the

Josiah said gently , his own eyes red as he handed her a tissue

, don’t

need to take care of

you’re happy, but your health

shot him

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

Howard … Poor Howard

He’s awake .

finally awake !

, her sobs wracking her

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

ached at

wasn’t going

been kind and

? He woke up ?

Tonight .

late – night

What a pity

all nights , she’s not here

, and she’s not around

worry ” Josiah reassured

to her agent

, she’ll be informed and will come straight

”

we can do

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Chapter 97

hospital room

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

Miranda as they quietly made their way to Howard’s

eyes closed , looking no

with confusion as she looked at

understood her unspoken

“ Mrs.

please don’t

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

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

, tears began to

bring herself to raise

Howard

I’m here .

to see you ?

in the room held their breath , eyes fixed

were all terrified of missing something .

Howard’s eyelids fluttered

they opened

, then shifted to Josiah

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

It’s Josiah I’m here with Grandma

tears welled up in Howard’s eyes , and his

herself back anymore

her voice breaking

Howard , my Howard

”

to

, don’t cry like

can see you It’s hard for him

”

she had

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

her eyes silently pleading for an

? Is it just about opening This eyes she

they’d entered the room , Howard hadn’t spoken

doctor understood the concern and explained , “