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 .

six – foot –

Grandma Josiah exclaimed ,

the exchange , a small smile tugging at

beside Howard , coaxing him

yet , the doctors had instructed them to let him start drinking slowly .

for many years , and

we go , ” Miranda said gently

your time , no

”

best , and a little water escaped the corner

it

there’s no

for your

”

a knock at

the door swung open , and Yvette hurried in , practically

Howard ! “

breath , and stood by the bed , Josiah , sensing the moment

clearly come straight from

on , and she looked utterly exhausted from a sleepless night

, and her eyes were filled with a mix

,” she whispered , clasping his hand

down , pressing her

spoke , her voice trembled , barely

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sound in his throat as if trying to respond

“ It’s okay .

murmured , her tone

your

, and when you’re ready

for you .”

and Josiah exchanged glances , a silent understanding

left the room , granting the couple their

Yvette emerged from

rimmed with red , her lids

spoke , her voice

what did the doctor say about Howard’s condition

taking Yvette’s hand

soft and reassuring hoping to

doctor said Howard’s recovery can’t

he woke up , but

Miranda explained gently

, her voice trembling

I understand .

stay by his

turned to

might need to cut back

to make time to take care of Howard

”

Miranda was already nodding in agreement

thoughtful of you

Don’t worry .

take care of

gave Yvette’s hand a reassuring pat

Howard will get

on you , but things are finally turning around , aren’t they

through

“ Yes .

Miranda ”

That evening .

stayed overnight at the Flynn residence ,

cup of soup

, Josiah , Miranda

Josiah replied , his tone casual but

in high spirits after the day’s events

her milk ,

the way , have you told Sienna

.” Josiah admitted with a shake

! ” Miranda shot him a look , putting down her cup and