Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 98

Josiah steadied his nerves and tried to reassure his grandmother , “ Grandma , don’t you trust Howard : He’s always been exceptional .

He overcame being in a vegetative state .

Do you really think rehab is going to stop him ? ”

His words hit home for Miranda .

She nodded in agreement .

“ You’re right .

Howard has always been an obedient , never once making me worry .

Everything he’s done .

……

She shot a glare at Josiah .

“ Not like you .

You just live to frustrate me .”

At that , a fleeting shadow crossed Josiah’s eyes , but it was so subtle it almost went unnoticed .

He quickly masked it with his usual carefree demeanor .

“ Of course , ” he raised his eyebrow and said with a playful grin .

“ As an elder brother , he should be great , and he can protect me .

night ? ”

Miranda couldn’t help but chuckle , tears still glistening on her cheeks .

She reached out and tapped Josiah’s forehead .

“ The moment Howard woke up , you started acting like a little kid again ,” she said .

She sighed deeply .

“ All I hope is for Howard to get bener quickly .

That way , you’ll have it easier , won’t you ? ”

“ Yes .

Grandma ,” Josiah replied , nodding solemnly .

That night , the two stayed in the hospital room , keeping vigil .

The next morning , Miranda personally helped Howard wash up while Josiah assisted from the sidelines

Though Howard couldn’t speak yet a faint blush colored his cheeks , clearly shy .

“ Oh , come on .” Miranda picked up on it instantly .

After all , she’d raised Howard and knew him very

v well .

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“ Howard , feeling shy ! What’s there to be shy about You and Josiah were both raised by me , diapers and all …” she began .

“ Grandma “ ” Josiah protested , holding a wash basin “ Leave me out of this What’s all this talk about diapers ! 1 was born dashing and debonair .

“ Don’t be ridiculous ” Miranda retorted , rolling her eyes .

“ You think you were born a tall , handsome man ? ”

“ Of course ,” Josiah said , straightening up with mock pride .

“ I came into this world destined to be 6 feet 3 inches ”

“ Hey ! ” Mir

Miranda scoffed , shaking her head .

“ o feet 3 inches ? That’s Howard .

– foot – two , tops ”

exclaimed , feigning

Howard watched the exchange , a small smile

done , Miranda sat beside Howard , coaxing him to sip

his feeding tube hadn’t been removed yet , the doctors had instructed them to let him

hadn’t eaten by mouth for many years , and this was

go , ” Miranda said gently , spooning

time , no rush

”

a little water escaped the corner of his

to wipe it away

there’s no

doing great for your first try

”

a knock at the door .

, the door swung open , and Yvette hurried in

! “

stopped , catching her breath , and stood by the bed , Josiah ,

come straight from

and she looked utterly exhausted from a

her eyes were filled with

whispered ,

her forehead gently against

, her voice

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faint sound in his throat as

“ It’s okay .

murmured , her tone soft but resolute

your time

, and when you’re ready , we’ll talk

want for you

Josiah exchanged glances , a silent understanding passing

left the room , granting the couple their

, Yvette emerged from the

eyes were rimmed with red , her lids puffy

voice was heavy

Miranda , Josiah , what did the doctor say about Howard’s

reached out , taking

was soft and reassuring hoping to semper any

doctor said Howard’s recovery can’t

already a miracle that he woke up

Miranda explained gently

her voice

I understand .

by his side

turned to Josiah next

cut back

to take care of

”

respond , Miranda was already nodding in agreement , fully

very thoughtful of you

Don’t worry .

will take care

hand a reassuring

Howard will get

years have been hard on you , but things are finally turning around ,

through

“ Yes .

Miranda ”

That evening .

stayed overnight at the Flynn residence ,

of soup to

, Miranda

, his tone casual but

high spirits after the

milk ,

way , have you told Sienna that Howard’s awake ! ”

yeL .” Josiah admitted with a

look , putting down her cup and reaching for