Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 358 The touch on his fingertips was soft and gentle , like flowers just ready for picking .

The new sensations overwhelmed Howard , sending shivers through his scalp and making his thoughts momentarily vanish But his body reacted before his mind could catch up .

Howard carefully laid Rosie down on the sofa , cradling her chin as he enjoyed the vibrant bloom of her lips .

A spark raced through him .

Her lips were not just soft , but also sweet .

A long lost memory surfaced a night many years ago when he had also kissed her .

Hmm … Rosie in his arms suddenly frowned , letting out a soft , unhappy sound .

Howard froze , quickly pulling away from her .

He touched her face and asked .

Whats wrong ? Are you uncomfortable ! Roue pouted , her brow wrinkled .

Daniel … In an instant , Howard became stiff , his gaze stuck .

She was calling for Daniel .

The thought that she was sparked a fire of anger inside him .

was still tied to that husband , even when drunk .

Did she think it was Daniel who kissed her ? His grip loosened , and he jumped to his feet .

As he started to leave .

Rosie began to whimper again .

Go … go away ! alone … As she spoke , she wrapped her arms tightly around herself , tears quietly flowing down her cheeks .

Leave me Howard was struck , a wave of concern hitting him as a smile quickly appeared .

He had misjudged .

Knowing her husband , Rosie would surely want space , not closeness .

Howard bent down and hugged her , whispering softly in her car .

… Dont be afraid

the chance to

Rosie had already fallen asleep , unaware of his words , her tears spilling from

pressed his lips to hers

joined , warm and

, Rosie calmed , slipping peacefully into a deep sleep , The

night before , he hadnt had a chance to talk to

the door

with

that Sienna

are so thoughtful , Tara said with a warm smile as

awake ?

washing up Sienna came out of the bathroom and brielly glanced at

Im here to keep her company Sienna noticed he remembered things well Joyer init awake yet ; its perfect

her routine , berakfast was usually shared with Joyce , He landed her water

water upon waking

had come to understand her well ( you Sienna look small sips from Josiah had a

to tell Grandma … When do you

example of someone who

, they

on telling Grandma for now

318 et those words left her mouth

, Dont y you care care about Joyces feelings ? still a delay perhaps a better as a huge

Joyce , it would mean a significant change in her l er

, and he nodded

have though

nd more

plenty of

worry : Ill work hard to help her accept me ked

a hint of sarcasm , she

hold off on the wedding until Joyce is

change the timeline , since Joyce had always liked him , any delay

was getting married , Grandma had almost everything ready for a wedding : sat a already

to ask curiously , What about Howard and Rosie ? Arent they … planning to marry

they do , it wont be anytime

know his true feelings yet , maybe that moment , a cry filled the air , interrupting their conversation

up , but Josiah stopped her

,

perfect chance to strengthen their father daughter