Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

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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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 

The doctor understood her unspoken question .

“ Mrs.

Flynn , please don’t worry .

Howard just woke up , but he’s still resting Why don’t you try holding his hand and speaking to him ?” 

“ Alright ” Miranda’s hand trembled as she reached out to grasp Howard’s hand . 

Before the could speak , tears began to fall .

She couldn’t bring herself to raise her voice .

“ Howard … Howard , it’s me .

I’m here .

I came to see you ? 

Everyone in the room held their breath , eyes fixed on Howard .

They were all terrified of missing something . 

Finally , Howard’s eyelids fluttered .

Slowly , they opened .

His gaze first landed on Miranda , then shifted to Josiah standing beside her . 

“ Howard … ” Josiah stepped forward a little , wanting to make sure Howard could see him clearly .

“ It’s Josiah I’m here with Grandma . 

In an instant , tears welled up in Howard’s eyes , and his eyelids drooped as the tears began to roll down his face . 

Miranda couldn’t hold herself back anymore .

She squeezed Howard’s hand tightly , her voice breaking as she sobbed .

“ Howard , my Howard .

” 

Josiah was concerned that Miranda might not be able to handle it , so he gently supported her .

“ Grandma , don’t cry like this .

Howard can see you It’s hard for him too .

” 

for from what she had imagined . 

Hearing this , Miranda managed to calm her tears , though the look on Howard’s face was far from 

Miranda turned toward the doctor , her eyes silently pleading for an explanation .

‘ Is this all ? Didn’t they say he’d woken up ? Is it just about opening This eyes she wondered . 

Since they’d entered the room , Howard hadn’t spoken a word . 

The doctor understood the concern and explained , “ Mrs.

Flynn , don’t be upset .

It’s normal for someone who has been in a coma for years . 

After all , he had been in a coma for years .

He would need some rehabilitation .

Right now , Howard was just conscious . 

But he was like a child now .

He needed to relearn how to speak , walk , and take care of himself . 

“ Mrs.

Flynn , don’t worry .

He will get better with time ,” the doctor added . 

“ Okay ” Miranda exhaled , relieved .

She gently patted Howard’s hand .

“ Did 

you 

hear that ? 

at You’ll be fine .

Don’t rush .

It’s all right ,” 

Although Howard couldn’t speak and even blinking was slow , his tears flowed even more freely 

Knowing he understood , Miranda’s heart ached .

“ You must be so tired .

I’m sorry to wake you up so late .

Go ahead , and sleep .

I’m here .

I’m not going anywhere .” 

“ Yeah , Jossah added quietly .

Tm here too .

I’m with you , Howard .

” 

Howard slowly closed his eyes again , unable to say a word . 

Once Howard fell asleep , Josiah helped Miranda out of the room .

The doctor was waiting outside to explain more about Howard’s condition . 

“ Tell me the truth ” Miranda’s expression was serious , her authority still evident , even after all these years as the head of the Flynn family . 

“ Can Howard recover to be a normal person ? ” she asked . 

The doctor hesitated before answering honestly , “ Well … I can’t say for sure .

In medicine , nothing is ever guaranteed .

The outcome of any treatment varies from person to person .

” 

Seeing the worry on Miranda’s face , he quickly added , “ What I can promise is that we will do everything possible for Howard , Mrs.

Flynn , we need to stay hopeful ” 

The doctor looked toward Josiah , seeking his support . 

Josiali’s mood was heavy as well , but he couldn’t let fear show .

Howard hadn’t fully recovered yet , and right now , the Flynn family was still relying