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

Grandma Josiah exclaimed ,

Howard watched the exchange , a small smile tugging at his lips

sat beside Howard , coaxing

the doctors had

for many years , and this was part

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

time , no

”

his best , and a little water escaped the corner of

wipe it away with

, there’s no

your first try

”

there was a knock

the door swung open , and Yvette hurried in ,

!

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

come straight from a shoot

, and she looked utterly exhausted

and her eyes were filled with a mix

Howard ,” she whispered , clasping

her forehead

voice trembled , barely holding

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Chapter 98

his throat as if trying to

“ It’s okay .

, her tone soft but resolute

Take your time

get bener , and when you’re ready

want for you .”

a silent understanding passing

the room , granting the couple their

, Yvette emerged from

eyes were rimmed with red

voice was heavy

did the doctor say

reached out , taking Yvette’s hand in hers

soft and reassuring hoping to semper any disappointment

recovery can’t be

that he woke up ,

Miranda explained gently

choked out , her voice

I understand .

by his side

turned to Josiah

might need to cut back on work

time to

”

was already nodding in agreement , fully

thoughtful

Don’t worry .

take care of the arrangements

Yvette’s hand a

Howard will

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

through her tears

“ Yes .

Miranda ”

That evening .

stayed overnight at the Flynn residence

of soup to Miranda’s room

Josiah , Miranda said warmly

Josiah replied ,

in high spirits after the

, something came to

the way , have you told Sienna that

with a shake of his head

Miranda shot him a look , putting down her cup and reaching for