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 .

six – foot – two , tops

, feigning

exchange , a small

Miranda sat beside Howard , coaxing him to sip some water

been removed yet , the doctors had instructed them to let

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

” Miranda said gently , spooning a bit of water

Take your time

”

escaped the corner of his mouth as he swallowed

wipe it away with

there’s

doing great for your first try

”

was a knock

and Yvette

!

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

straight from a shoot

makeup was still on , and she looked utterly exhausted from a sleepless

and her eyes were filled with a mix

Howard ,” she whispered ,

, pressing her forehead

she finally spoke , her voice trembled ,

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Chapter 98

sound in his throat as if

“ It’s okay .

her tone soft but resolute

your

, and when

for you .”

Josiah exchanged glances , a silent

they left the room , granting the couple their

while , Yvette emerged from the room

rimmed with red

, her voice was heavy with

Miranda , Josiah , what did the doctor say

, taking Yvette’s hand in hers

hoping

doctor said Howard’s recovery can’t be

woke up , but his rehab will

Miranda explained gently

out , her voice trembling

I understand .

stay by

turned to Josiah

need to cut back

to take care of

”

respond , Miranda was already nodding in agreement , fully supportive

very thoughtful of

Don’t worry .

take care

gave Yvette’s hand a reassuring pat

Howard will get better

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

through

“ Yes .

Miranda ”

That evening .

overnight at the Flynn residence

cup of soup to

, Miranda said

.” Josiah replied , his tone casual but respectful

in high spirits

, something came to mind

you told Sienna

yeL .” Josiah admitted with a shake of his

a look , putting down her cup and reaching for her phone