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 .

were wide , and her body

furrowed , and he didnt need to ask more

and Tea Rose

wouldnt let me go ! He called nie a bitch

said he would come for me ! Come Her wide eyes stared blankly as tears fell silently

held her face

be afraid ! You are safe here ! He cannot come in ! No one can hurt you ! Rosie looked unconvinced ,

true ? Itis Howards voice was low but comforting filled

Trust me .

and

celebrate , Gradually , Itruir calmed down , the tears still wet on I gripping his hand

her checks .

her anxiety , she e didnt notice that Howard still held her hand , instinctively Seeing her unsteady , Howard guided her to sit down , then thought for a

to red wine , whiskey would help her calm

landed her the glai , wging

a sip , you might

at aken , nodded mei lunically

the glass and took a cautious sip

strong taste made her wrinkle her nose

so Hmm Howard

enjoying it If you dont like

a couple of sips , she noticed her shaking

357 Seeing her improvement , Howard encouraged

push

had grown up drinking red wine , she should be able to handle whis Just

was Hervey

for a moment , Ill take e this call Howard stepped aside

after a

planned He hung up and returned to find Rosie sitting on the sofa , her head drooping , looking like she might

? Still , there was

Rosie ? Howard was surprised as he

response came

Howard chuckled softly .

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

her , Rosie

him , but Howards heart raced , and his gaze

an instant , Rosie smiled

my birthday , I havent even lit