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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

, feigning outrage .

watched the exchange , a small smile

beside Howard , coaxing

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

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

we go , ” Miranda said gently , spooning a bit of

Take your time

water escaped the corner of his mouth

wipe it away with a

, there’s

your first try

knock

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

!

stopped , catching her breath , and stood by the bed , Josiah , sensing the moment , stepped aside to give

come straight from a shoot

was still on , and she looked utterly exhausted

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

she whispered , clasping his hand tightly

down , pressing her forehead gently

her voice trembled , barely

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Chapter 98

in his throat as if trying to respond

“ It’s okay .

murmured , her tone soft but resolute

Take your

and when you’re ready , we’ll

want for you

exchanged glances , a silent understanding passing between

word , they left the room , granting

a while , Yvette emerged

rimmed with red

her voice was heavy with

, Josiah , what did the doctor

reached out , taking Yvette’s hand

and reassuring hoping to semper any

doctor said Howard’s recovery can’t be rushed

already a miracle that he woke up , but his rehab

Miranda explained gently

voice trembling as she nodded through her tears

I understand .

by

to Josiah

cut back on

have to make time to take care of Howard

was already

thoughtful of

Don’t worry .

care of

Yvette’s hand a reassuring pat

Howard will get better

you , but things

uniled through

“ Yes .

Miranda ”

That evening .

Flynn residence , as

soup to Miranda’s room .

Josiah , Miranda said warmly

pleasure .” Josiah replied , his tone casual but

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

milk , something came

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

Josiah admitted with a shake of his head .

putting down her cup and

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