Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance Novel

Chapter 408 Howard stood there , still as a statue .

His face was expressionless , but in reality , his back was tense and his palms were sweating .

He could even see his own panic in Rosies eyes .

The moment their eyes met , they were both stunned .

Howard was so nervous that his Adams apple bobbed .

Rosies eyes flickered slightly , then she quickly looked away .

Ms.

Miller , please look at my finger … Ezra interjected , easing the awkwardness .

Follow my finger with your eyes … good , very good … Ezra gave Rosie a simple checkup , then said , The surgery was successful .

A nurse will come over in a moment to take you for a few tests .

If everything checks out , you can be discharged .

Thank you , Dr.

Atkins , Rosie said .

Youre welcome .

Ill also prescribe you some medication .

Youll need to continue taking it for a while after you go home .

Ill write down the precautions in detail in your discharge summary , Ezra said .

Okay , Rosie replied .

After Ezra left , the nurse came in and took Rosie for the tests .

Sienna accompanied her the entire time .

Of course , Howard tagged along in silence the whole time .

After the tests , Rosie returned to her room and glanced back .

Howard didnt follow her in .

She looked up at Sienna and asked , Did Mr.

Flynn leave ? No.

Sienna shook her head .

Hes outside .

Howard wants to ask Dr.

Atkins some questions about your follow up appointment and the details of the medication prescribed to you .

She simply stated the facts .

In Siennas view , Howard seemed a bit pitiful .

However , she believed that it was better to let the two of them figure things out .

As a bystander , she should not interfere .

Oh .

Rosie nodded , seemingly deep in thought .

Sienna , could you please ask Mr.

Flynn to come in ? I want to tell him something , Rosie said .

No problem , Sienna said .

Sienna then got up to leave .

You two talk , Ill wait for you outside .

Soon , Howard came in , carrying Rosies bag of medicine .

He put the bag on the table and cleared his throat .

Take these medicines back with you .

The instructions are on the box .

Got it .

Rosie nodded .

Thank you , Mr.

Flynn .

Howards gaze flickered slightly .

She had called him Mr.

Flynn , a distant and formal term of address .

His heart sank with a sense of foreboding .

Howard frowned , his thin lips parting slightly .

Rosie , are you still angry with me for hiding my identity? Rosie looked at him calmly and asked , Why did you hide your identity from me then , Mr.

Flynn ? Howard was at a loss for words .

He hadnt expected things to develop this way with Rosie .

At first , he was still with Yvette .

He had only helped her because she was Bobbys mother , and he couldnt stand to see her being humiliated and bullied by Daniel .

He rarely spoke in front of her because he didnt want to get too involved .

But then , he broke up with Yvette , and the thought of being with Rosie crossed his mind … 1/3 Chapter 408 He would marry someday , so why not Bobbys mother ? It would be the perfect way to give Bobby a complete family .

Besides , Rosie had suffered so much over the years because of him .

He hoped to protect her from now on and make up for what he owed her all these years … Howard thought about these things and weighed his words .

He wondered how to tell Rosie that Bobby was the result of their fateful encounter years ago .

He wondered if it was appropriate to tell her so rashly .

Her eyes had just recovered , and she still needed time to recuperate .

Besides , would she accept Bobby ? After all , Bobby was the result of the humiliation she had suffered , and Rosie had abandoned the child .

Howard originally thought that after her eyes were healed , he would create some opportunities for the mother and son to bond .

When Rosies maternal instincts were awakened and theyd developed a bond , Rosie and Howard would naturally get along .

Mr.

Flynn .

Seeing that he hadnt said anything for a long time , and even seemed a little distracted , Rosie laughed .

Is this question difficult to answer ? Yes .

Howard nodded , his brow furrowed .

Its complicated , and its really hard to answer .

She didnt expect him to answer like this .

Rosie was slightly startled and blinked blankly .

Then , Ill change the question … Mr.

Flynn , do you like me ? Howards whole body stiffened .

He was thirty one , and it was the first time anyone had asked him this question so directly .

Facing his silence once again , Rosie sighed softly .

Let me answer that for you , Mr.

Flynn .

You dont like me .

Howard was surprised .

Why ? Why ? Rosie laughed and shook her head .

Mr.

Flynn , my eyes were blind , but my heart wasnt .

I can feel it .

Howard frowned , confused .

Why would you say that ? Have I not been good enough to you ? No , thats not it .

Rosie said solemnly , But therere many ways one person can be good to another , such as parents to children , siblings to each other , or even among comrades.I dont know which is it for you , but its obvious you dont love me .

Well then … Howard frowned , feeling tongue tied .

What do I have to do to show you that I like you ? Ah .

Rosie chuckled at his question .

Its something you feel , not a simple action .

Do you understand ? Howards face darkened .

He didnt understand at all .

Mr.

Flynn .

Rosie stopped smiling and said softly , Thank you for taking care of me all this time .

Im being discharged today , and Ill take good care of myself .

She was saying she didnt need him anymore .

The ward door suddenly opened and Howard walked out , his face dark as ink .

Sienna was startled .

Howard ! She wondered what made Howard look so upset .

Mm .

Howard nodded slightly , said nothing , and hurried away with Hervey .

Sienna , utterly confused , entered the ward .

Rosie .

Sienna grabbed Rosie , who was packing , and asked curiously , Did you and Howard have a fight ? Fight ? What fight ? Rosie was amused by her .

I just told him that he doesnt like me and thanked him for taking care of me .

Oh , I see .

Sienna suddenly understood .

You refused Howard .

No , I didnt .

Rosie corrected her .

It would only be rejection if he liked nie , but he doesnt .

2/3 Chapter 408 But … Sienna couldnt shake the feeling that Howards desire to be with Rosie was genuine .

No buts , Rosie interrupted .

My eyes are healed .

What I need to do now is get a divorce and then live a good life .

Someone knocked on the door .

Come in , Rosie said .

Sorry , Im late .

I was stuck in traffic , the visitor said .