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 outrage .

watched the exchange , a small smile tugging at his lips

, Miranda sat beside Howard , coaxing

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

for many years , and this was part of

gently , spooning a bit of water for

Take your time

”

best , and a little water escaped the corner of his mouth as he swallowed

to wipe it

, there’s no

doing great for your first

”

a knock at the door

anyone could respond , the door swung open , and Yvette hurried in ,

Howard ! “

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

come straight from a shoot

looked utterly

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

whispered , clasping his hand tightly

down , pressing her forehead gently against his

, her voice trembled , barely holding together .

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Chapter 98

a faint sound in his throat

“ It’s okay .

murmured , her tone

Take your time

and when you’re ready ,

want for

glances , a

word , they left the room , granting the couple their

Yvette emerged from the

eyes were rimmed with red ,

, her voice was heavy with

, Josiah , what did the

taking Yvette’s hand in

soft and reassuring hoping to semper any

said Howard’s recovery can’t

a miracle that he woke up , but his

Miranda explained gently

voice trembling as she nodded through her

I understand .

by his side

to Josiah

need to cut back on work

have to make time to take care

”

already nodding in agreement

thoughtful of you

Don’t worry .

will take care

gave Yvette’s hand

Howard will get

years have been hard on you , but things are finally

through her

“ Yes .

Miranda ”

That evening .

Flynn residence

cup of soup to Miranda’s room

Thank you , Josiah ,

My pleasure .” Josiah replied , his tone casual but

of them were in high spirits after the day’s events

milk , something came to mind

you told Sienna that Howard’s awake

yeL .” Josiah admitted with a shake

putting down her