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 .

–

Grandma Josiah exclaimed ,

bed , Howard watched the exchange ,

, Miranda sat beside Howard ,

doctors had instructed them to let him start drinking slowly

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

Here we go , ” Miranda said gently , spooning a

your time , no

”

and a little water escaped the corner of his mouth as he

wipe it

Howard , there’s no rush

for your first

”

a knock at the

anyone could respond , the door swung open , and Yvette hurried in , practically running to Howard’s bedside

!

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

clearly come straight from a

she looked utterly exhausted from a sleepless night

and her eyes were filled with

,

, pressing her

voice trembled , barely holding together .

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Chapter 98

faint sound in his throat as

“ It’s okay .

her tone soft but resolute

Take your

get bener , and when you’re ready , we’ll talk

for

a silent understanding

, they left the room , granting the couple their privacy

, Yvette emerged from the room

were rimmed with red , her lids

she spoke , her voice was heavy with congestion

did the doctor

out , taking

reassuring hoping to semper

Howard’s recovery can’t be rushed

miracle that he woke up , but

Miranda explained gently

Yvette choked out , her voice trembling as she nodded

I understand .

by his

to Josiah

cut back

to make time to take

”

already nodding

thoughtful of

Don’t worry .

take care of the

hand a reassuring pat

will get

have been hard on you , but things are finally turning around , aren’t they

uniled through

“ Yes .

Miranda ”

That evening .

stayed overnight at the Flynn residence , as

soup to

,

replied ,

high spirits after

, something came to

told

with a shake

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