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 – two

,

Howard watched the exchange , a small

, Miranda sat beside Howard , coaxing

removed yet , the doctors had instructed them to

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

we go , ” Miranda said gently

your time , no rush

”

water escaped the corner of his

it away with

, there’s

doing great for your first try

”

, there was a knock at

respond , the door swung open , and Yvette hurried in , practically running to Howard’s bedside

!

the bed , Josiah , sensing the moment , stepped aside to give her space .

clearly come straight from a

makeup was still on , and she looked utterly exhausted from a sleepless night and the rushed trip

and her eyes were filled with a mix of panic and

,” she whispered , clasping his hand tightly

down , pressing her forehead gently against his

her voice

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sound in his throat as if trying to respond .

“ It’s okay .

murmured , her

your time

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

for you

glances , a silent understanding passing

room , granting

, Yvette emerged

eyes were rimmed with red ,

her voice was heavy with congestion

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

, taking

reassuring hoping to semper any

Howard’s recovery

miracle that he woke up , but his rehab

Miranda explained gently

, her voice trembling

I understand .

by his side

turned to Josiah

to cut back on work

to make time to

”

Josiah could respond , Miranda was already nodding in agreement ,

thoughtful of

Don’t worry .

take care of the arrangements

Yvette’s hand a reassuring pat

will get better

, but things are finally turning

through her tears

“ Yes .

Miranda ”

That evening .

at the Flynn residence ,

of soup to Miranda’s room

, Miranda

replied , his tone casual but respectful

spirits after the

sipped her milk , something

the way , have you told

admitted with a

a look , putting down her cup