Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 357 Howard led Rosie to the restroom , saying gently .

Til close the door and wait outside .

If you feel uneasy , you can lock it Okay Rosir nodded , Since he had held her earlier , she felt a bit embarrassed , and his words made her cheeks burn even more Th thank you .

Not at all Howard turned and left , closing the door behind him .

Rosie took her time inside , carefully going through the motions .

Once she finished , she turned on the faucet to wash her hands when suddenly her phone erupted with sound from her pocket , In the quiet of the night the ringtone was startlingly loud .

It was the phone , though she had changed the SIM card after entering the nursing home to keep Daniel from finding her .

Ever since she got here .

herang , as besides Sienna , not many people would bother to call .

Could it be Sienna! She fumbled to answer .

Hello … Rosie The voice on the other end was Daniels .

I finally managed to reach you ! A joll went went through Rosie , draining the color from her face .

Y you .

Daniels voice dripped with mockery .

Youve got yourself a sugar daddy and hidden away in a nursing home ? You even changed your phone number : What a bitch N no , thats not true .

Rosie stammered , her face paling as her body shook , Dont say such things ! Daniels words were scomful .

Last time , I nearly caught you in bed ! Rosie , once I find you , the whole world will know what a bitch you are .

Youll be completely humiliated ! Youve felt that shame before ! Ready for another round ? Ha ! In a panic .

Rosie threw her phone and ran to the door .

Rosie ? At the door , Howard heard her cry .

Rosie , whats wrong ? Worried that she might have hurt herself , be twisted the doorknob and opened it Before he could react , Rosie charged towards him , her eyes wide with fear .

Rosiel Howard frowned and reached out , catching her just pulling her into his embrace, cradling the back of her head .

her body

its him … Howards brow furrowed , and

and Tea Rose nodded quickly

wouldnt let me go ! He called nie a bitch

me ! Come Her wide eyes stared blankly as tears fell

the Rose Howard held her face , looking deeply into her eyes

afraid ! You are safe here ! He cannot come in ! No one can hurt you ! Rosie looked unconvinced , her teeth chattering slightly

is that true ? Itis Howards voice was low but comforting

Trust me .

just you and

we are here to celebrate , Gradually , Itruir calmed down , the tears still wet on I gripping his

her checks .

notice that Howard still held her hand , instinctively Seeing her unsteady , Howard guided her to sit down , then thought for

, whiskey would help

the glai ,

sip , you might feel better

aken ,

glass and took

her wrinkle

Hmm Howard nodded

not like it , he added , Not enjoying it If you dont like it , dont force yo yoursell TM Its fine Rosie shook her head , not letting

of sips

357 Seeing

push yourself if you dont

should be able to handle whis Just

was Hervey

a moment , Ill take e this call Howard stepped aside to answer

with him , and after a series of questions , Howard made a

on the sofa , her head drooping , looking like she might be asleep

Still , there was

? Howard was surprised as he crouched down before her , gently

you No response came from

Howard chuckled softly .

in bed ? Do you want me to help Shall I pick you up ?

as soon as he touched her

but Howards heart raced ,

asleep In an instant , Rosie smiled

havent even lit the candles or sung the birthday song ! How could I possibly sleep There was something