Caught In His Embrace A Second Chance Romance novel Chapter 395

After hanging up the phone, Howard carried the medicine and water upstairs to find Miranda. "Grandma, it's me, Howard," he said.

"Come in," Miranda said, leaning against the headboard. She was wearing reading glasses and holding a book.

"Grandma, it's time to take your medicine," Howard said and handed her the medicine and water.

Miranda has recovered physically since Josiah left the Flynn residence, but her spirits remained low.

"Alright," Miranda said and took the medicine.

Howard, remembering Josiah's request, said, "Grandma, don't stay cooped up at home all day. Go have some afternoon tea with your friends or take a walk."

Miranda waved her hand and said, "You think it's that easy to find a like-minded confidant?"

Howard nodded and said, "That's true. You and Fiona got along well. It's a pity she passed away so early."

Miranda sighed deeply, "Yes. It's been ten years since Fiona passed away."

Howard said calmly, "Grandma, when you adopted Sienna, was there really no one else in her family she could rely on?"

Miranda paused for a moment, her expression cold. She replied, "Hmph, there were, but it's no different than if they were gone."

Howard said in surprise, "I was just asking. Does Sienna really have other relatives? Who are they?"

"They are not worth mentioning," Miranda said with a disgusted look.

"Since we're on the topic, Grandma, tell me. I won't tell anyone," Howard said.

Miranda glanced at Howard and sighed softly, "Fine. There's no harm in telling you. Although Sienna's mother is gone, her father is still alive.

But that father of hers is utterly useless. That's why I never mentioned him all these years, treating him as if he were dead."

*****

At Sunshine Neighborhood, Josiah had been waiting in his car. When his phone rang, he answered immediatel, "Howard, did you find out?"

Howard began, unable to hold back his sympathy, "Mm. Sienna is truly pitiful."

Josiah's heart tightened. He asked, "Why do you say that? What did Grandma tell you?"

Howard replied, "Grandma said that Sienna's mother passed away when she was very young. Her father is still alive. After Fiona's death, Sienna went to find her father, hoping to live with him."

After all, he was her only remaining family. She was just fifteen, a minor, still in school, and needed a guardian.

"But, her father didn't want her and threw her out," Howard continued.

In that instant, Josiah shut his eyes tightly. His lips pressed together as he spat out two words. "That bastard!"

"We know what happened after that. Grandma saw how pitiful she was and took her in for Fiona's sake," Howard said. After finishing, even someone as composed as Howard couldn't help but sigh repeatedly.

He said, "Sienna suffered too much. Josiah, be good to her. She treated us as siblings, yet we haven't shown her, our sister, enough care and love."

Josiah frowned, flipped his phone over without replying, stepped on the gas, and drove straight to Mousea House.

At Silver Beach, Yvette held her phone, staring at the screen. Two hours had passed, and the dishes on the table had gone cold. Josiah neither came back nor replied.

"Hmph," Yvette snorted. She curled her lip, wheeled herself to the table, picked up her spoon and fork, and started to eat.

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Early in the morning, Sienna came downstairs and immediately saw Josiah's car. She froze for a moment. 'Did he arrive early? Or he never left?' she wondered.

The car door opened, Josiah stepped out, tilting his chin toward her, and said, "Get in." Then he added, "I know you're going to the nursing home. Today is a workday. Howard is busy, so I'm handling Rosie's matters."

The date of Rosie's surgery had been set, and today she had to complete the hospital admission procedures. Sienna had already agreed to accompany her.

"Get in," Josiah repeated. He opened the car door, held the roof, and waited for her.

"Okay," Sienna nodded, then bent down and got into the car.

At the nursing home, Amy had had everything packed. Worried that Rosie might not adapt well to a new caregiver, Amy would also go with her. After picking them up, they headed straight to the hospital.

Sienna accompanied Rosie to settle into the ward. Other procedures were handled by Josiah. Seeing him running around taking care of everything, Rosie felt bad. She said, "I'm sorry to trouble you, Mr. Flynn."

Josiah shook his head and said, "It's nothing. Just thank Howard instead." Then he turned to Sienna and said, "There's nothing else to do. Amy is here. Let me take you back."

Afraid that she would refuse, he added, "I have something to tell you. Just a few words. It won't take long."