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

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

, don’t cry anymore

need to take care

you’re happy, but your health

mel Miranda shot him a

lecturing ? I can’t help it

…

He’s awake .

finally awake !

, her sobs

there , never opening his eyes , not even before I left

heart ached at

That wasn’t going to happen

been kind and

? He woke up

Tonight .

night

a pity ,” Miranda

all nights , she’s not here

up , and she’s not around

” Josiah reassured

spoken to her

be informed and will come

”

we can do , ” Miranda replied ,

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Chapter 97

room was

sconces cast soft shadows across the room , as the overhead lights remained off in the stillness of the night

gently supported Miranda as they quietly

there with his eyes closed , looking no different from how

with confusion as she looked at the

her unspoken

“ Mrs.

please

Why don’t you try holding his hand and

as she reached out to grasp

the could speak , tears began to

to

Howard , it’s

I’m here .

see

the room held their breath , eyes fixed

all terrified of missing

Howard’s

, they opened

, then shifted to Josiah standing beside her .

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

here with Grandma .

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

couldn’t hold herself back anymore

, her voice breaking

Howard , my

”

be able to handle it , so

, don’t cry like

It’s hard

”

from what she had imagined .

tears , though the look on

the doctor , her eyes

up ?

, Howard hadn’t spoken

the concern and explained , “