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 ,

Josiah exclaimed , feigning

the exchange , a small smile tugging at his

Miranda sat beside Howard

doctors had instructed them

mouth for many years , and this was part of

” Miranda said gently ,

Take your time , no rush

”

a little water escaped the corner of

quick to wipe it

Howard , there’s

your

”

was a knock at the

swung open , and Yvette hurried in , practically running to

!

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

had clearly come straight from a shoot

and she looked utterly exhausted from

betrayed her fatigue , and her eyes were

,” she whispered , clasping

pressing her

her voice

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Chapter 98

made a faint sound in his throat

“ It’s okay .

her tone

Take your time

bener , and when you’re ready , we’ll

want for you

and Josiah exchanged glances , a

, they left the room

a while , Yvette emerged

with red

, her voice was

the doctor say about Howard’s

taking Yvette’s hand in

and reassuring hoping to

said Howard’s recovery

miracle that he woke up , but his rehab will take time

Miranda explained gently

choked out , her voice trembling

I understand .

stay by his

to Josiah next

to cut back on work

have to make time to take care of Howard

”

, Miranda was already nodding in agreement ,

very thoughtful of you

Don’t worry .

take care of the

gave Yvette’s hand

will

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

through her

“ Yes .

Miranda ”

That evening .

overnight at the Flynn

a cup of soup to

Thank you , Josiah , Miranda said

Josiah replied ,

high spirits after

Miranda sipped her milk , something came

you told Sienna that Howard’s awake ! ”

.” Josiah admitted with a shake of his

Miranda shot him a look , putting