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

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

don’t cry

need to take care of yourself

your health matters

shot

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

…

He’s awake .

awake !

her sobs wracking her body

his life lying there , never opening his eyes ,

heart ached at

That wasn’t going

kind

? He

Tonight .

night shoot and

a pity

nights ,

and she’s

worry ” Josiah

already spoken to

finishes shooting , she’ll be informed and will come

”

the best we can do , ” Miranda replied ,

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Chapter 97

hospital room

the wall sconces cast soft shadows across the room ,

as they quietly made their way to Howard’s

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

eyes were clouded with confusion

understood her unspoken question

“ Mrs.

please

Why don’t you try

trembled as she reached out to grasp Howard’s

could speak , tears began

couldn’t bring herself to raise

… Howard ,

I’m here .

to see you

room held their breath ,

all terrified of missing

Howard’s eyelids fluttered

they

then shifted to Josiah standing

Howard … ” Josiah stepped forward a little ,

here

, and his

couldn’t hold herself back

squeezed Howard’s hand tightly , her voice

, my Howard

”

to handle

don’t cry

see you It’s hard for him

”

what she had imagined .

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

toward the doctor , her

? Is it just about

room , Howard hadn’t spoken a word

the concern