Caught In His Embrace A Second Chance Romance novel Chapter 97

Chapter 97

Sienna’s screen was flooded with links , all blending into a blur .

Nome seemned helpful .

She paused for a moment , , then typed again : [ Mantis bites mantis .

] The page refreshed , and she

found something in one of the entries .

[ After mating , a female mantis bites off the male’s head and consumes his body .

Sienna stared at the screen , expressionless

A few days later , deep into the night , Josiah was staying at the Flynn residence while Miranda was still recovering from surgery .

Josiah had long fallen asleep , but the sudden ringing of his phone johed him awake .

His initial irritation evaporated when he saw the caller ID .

He sat up , instantly alert .

It was Howard’s attending physician .

“ Hello ” Josiah’s voice was low and rough .

“ Mr.

Flynn , Howard has woken up , ” the doctor said .

Josiah froze .

Every hair on his body stood on end as a chill raced down his spine .

He couldn’t believe it , afraid he might be dreaming “ “ Say that again .

“ Howard woke up .

He opened his eyes , the doctor confirmed .

Relief surged through Josiah , bringing a wave of emotion so overwhelming that tears filled his eyes and spilled over .

After all these years , Howard had finally woken up .

He wouldn’t have to be on that cold hospital bed , tethered to machines , for the rest of his life .

Mr.

Flynn ? ” The doctor’s voice broke through Josiah’s thoughts .

“ When can you come by ? ”

Josiah snapped out of it , his voice trembling , hoarse with emotion .

“ Right now .

Fll be there immediately .”

Howard had woken up , and Josiah wasn’t going to waste a second getting to him .

“ Understood , ” said the doctor

Josiah hung up and hurried to get dressed .

As he reached his closet , he suddenly stopped and turned around .

“ Grandma .

I need to tell Grandma ,” It was such monumental news that he’d almost forgotten to share it with Miranda , even though it was middle of the night

It wasn’t about fearing Miranda’s scolding for waking her , Josiah simply couldn’t keep this joy to himself .

He had to share it .

Minutes later , Josiah and Miranda left the Flynn residence together , heading to the private hospital where Howard was staying

In the car .

Miranda couldn’t stop crying .

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“ Grandma , ” Josiah said gently , his own eyes red as he handed her a tissue .

“ Please , don’t cry anymore .

You need to take care of yourself .

I know you’re happy, but your health matters too ”

‘ Don’t lecture mel Miranda shot him a tearful glure .

“You think I’m lecturing ? I can’t help it ! Josiah tried to smile through his tears .

“ Howard … Poor Howard ….

He’s awake .

He’s finally awake ! ”

Miranda clutched her chest , her sobs wracking her body .

“ I thought … I thought he’d spend the rest of his life lying there , never opening his eyes , not even before I left this world ”

Josiah’s heart ached at her words .

“ That wasn’t going to happen .

Howard’s always been kind and loved us .

And see ? He woke up ?

Tonight .

Yvette was on set for a late – night shoot and wasn’t at the Flynn residence .

“ What a pity ,” Miranda sighed .

“ Of all nights , she’s not here .

Howard wakes up , and she’s not around .

“ Don’t worry ” Josiah reassured her .

“I’ve already spoken to her agent .

Once Yvette finishes shooting , she’ll be informed and will come straight back .

”

“ I suppose that’s the best we can do , ” Miranda replied ,

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Chapter 97

The hospital room was quiet .

The dim light from the wall sconces cast soft shadows across the room , as the overhead lights remained off in the stillness of the night .

Josiah gently supported Miranda as they quietly made their way to Howard’s bedside .

Howard lay there with his eyes closed , looking no different from how he had during his long coma

“ Is this Miranda’s eyes were clouded with confusion as she looked at the doctor