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 .

– two , tops

, feigning outrage

Howard watched the exchange , a small

Miranda sat beside Howard ,

been removed yet , the doctors

years , and this

, ” Miranda said gently , spooning a bit of water for him

Take your time , no rush

”

water escaped the corner of his mouth as he swallowed

to wipe it away with

, there’s no rush

great for your first try

”

, there was a knock at the door .

swung open , and Yvette

Howard ! “

breath , and stood by the bed , Josiah

straight from

looked utterly exhausted from a

pallor betrayed her fatigue , and her eyes were filled with a mix of panic and

, clasping his hand tightly

down , pressing her forehead gently

voice trembled ,

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throat as if trying to respond

“ It’s okay .

murmured , her tone soft but resolute

Take your

bener , and when you’re ready , we’ll talk

want for you

and Josiah exchanged glances , a silent understanding passing between

they left the room , granting

a while , Yvette emerged from the room

red , her lids

she spoke , her voice was heavy with

, Josiah , what did the doctor say about Howard’s condition “

out , taking Yvette’s

reassuring hoping to

doctor said Howard’s recovery can’t be rushed

that he woke up , but his rehab will take

Miranda explained gently

Yvette choked out , her voice trembling as she nodded

I understand .

stay by

to Josiah

cut back on

to take care of

”

Josiah could respond , Miranda was already nodding in agreement

very thoughtful of

Don’t worry .

take care of

Yvette’s hand a reassuring pat

will get

things are finally

through her

“ Yes .

Miranda ”

That evening .

at the Flynn

cup of soup to Miranda’s room

,

, his tone casual but

high spirits after the day’s

milk , something came to

the way , have you told Sienna that Howard’s awake

yeL .” Josiah admitted with a shake of his head .

, putting down her cup and reaching for her phone .