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 –

Josiah exclaimed ,

,

Howard , coaxing him

tube hadn’t been removed yet , the doctors had

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

” Miranda said gently , spooning

your time , no rush

best , and a little water escaped the corner of his

to wipe it away with

there’s no

great for your

knock at

the door swung open , and Yvette hurried in , practically running to

! “

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

clearly come straight from

, and she looked utterly exhausted

and her eyes were filled with a mix of panic and

,” she whispered , clasping his hand tightly

down , pressing her forehead

voice trembled , barely holding

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a faint sound in his throat as if trying to

“ It’s okay .

murmured , her tone

your

bener , and when

want for you .”

exchanged glances , a

, they left the room

Yvette

rimmed with red , her lids puffy

her voice was

, Josiah , what did the doctor say

reached out , taking Yvette’s

and reassuring hoping to semper any

recovery can’t be

that he woke up ,

Miranda explained gently

voice trembling as she nodded

I understand .

by his side

turned to Josiah

to cut back on work

have to make time to take care of Howard

could respond , Miranda was already nodding

thoughtful of

Don’t worry .

will take care of the arrangements

Yvette’s hand

will

things are finally turning around

uniled through her

“ Yes .

Miranda ”

That evening .

stayed overnight at the Flynn residence , as usual

a cup of soup to Miranda’s

Thank you , Josiah , Miranda said warmly

, his tone casual but respectful

of them were in high spirits after the day’s

,

the way , have you told

with a shake

shot him a look , putting down her

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