Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 356 here ? Ms.

At the doorway stood Howard, who had rushed over.

Amy wasnt surprised to see him.

She nodded and said, Hendrix, what brings you h Miller, its Hendrix Hendris ... Rosie was a little surprised; it had been a few days since they last mer.

He had helped her again at that time.

Howard looked at both Amy and Rovic.

May 1 cin? Of course Roste paused for a moment .

Please cin.

Thank you.

Rosie got up from the sofa and looked at him.

What brings you here at this hour? I thought you had been discharged.

In recent days, she hadnt seen him, and it had been unusually quiet next door Not quite discharged.

Howard said as he moved closer, lowering his gaze to her face .

Tve been busy during the day, but I still have my room here.

Ah... Rosic smiled and nodded.

Hendrix, Amy chimed in, have you had dinner yet! I w was just about to head to the dining hall to bring sof Ms.

Millers favorite dishes.

If you havent eaten yet why not join us! Its Ms.

Millers birthday today.

Is it Howards eyes lit up.

What a lucky coincidence for me; I wont refuse then Lovely P Please keep M.

Miller company while Im away Once Amy left, silence filled the room.

Rosie lifted her arm slightly.

Please, have a sear Hmm.

Howard replied as he sat down.

Rosie frowned Didnt Hendrixs Hmmm sound strangely familiar? What are you thinking about? Howard asked, noticing she seemed a bit thinner.

Havent been eating properly the past couple of days? Rosie was taken aback.

You can tell that Your chin is sharper.

Howard said, guessing her thoughts.

Are you dieting? Trying to lose weight? Not at all Rosie smiled gently.

I havent been trying; I just havent had much of an appetite Howard understood; her eyes told a story.

He had always been reserved and was even less good at comforting girls.

Today is your birthday; cheer up Kour th thought it was inappropriate to allow too much sadness in front of someone she wasnt really close to, and she nodded with a smile.

Alright.

After a brief wait, An Amy returned with a busy group pushing a food cart.

Although Rosie couldnt see, she sensed the commotion and looked at Howard in confusion Whats going out rry, Howard reassured her, lowering his gaze with a faint smile .

Theyve cto deliver the meal.

Dont worry, Konur was even more surprised.

Did Amy really order so much? Its your burthalay, Howard explained.

The nursing hoffers special treats for birthday celebrants .

Is that put Ponar and her brad, realizing this place was a high end nursing home, which seemed fitting.

Have you ever enjoyed this kind of Howard pudded Yes.

Theyve prepared a cake Really? Rosies eyes widened ge or four Howard smiled.

Youll faut sough Amy had already prepared the meal.

Ms.

Miller, Hendrix, please cand eat? 1/3 7:46 AM d Chapter 356 Alright.

Howard hesitated before taking Rosies hand.

Rosie was momentarily stunned.

Before she could say anything.

Howard said, Amy is busy Ill lead you over.

Oh... Rosie nodded, letting him guide her to the dining area.

Though she was blind, she felt Hendrix carefully looking out for her, pulling out a chair and helping her sit down Thank you dining room.

Amy smiled at Howard before leaving the room, leaving just the two of them.

The room was dimly lit except for the wall lights in the dining On the cherry wood table, a candle holder created a warm glow, muking the atmosphere peaceful.

To take care of Rosie.

Howard sat in a chair beside hers, the soft candlelight shining on her face.

Howard swallowed hard without realizing at and poured two glasses of red wine from a decanter on the table. What is this? Rosic smelled.

Is it red wine? Indeed.

Howard nodded.

Its your birthday, you should have a little.

Sounds good Here.

Howard took her hand and placed the wine glass in h s in her palm Hold it carefully.

Rosie smiled.

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Youre even more of a worrier than Amy: I may be blind, but I can m certainly hold a glass its my fault Howard gently lifted his glass to lightly clink against hers. Happy birthday Rosie paused, feeling a flicker of emotion.

Thank you She cradled her glass and took a sip.

This wine ....

Whats wrong? Howard frowned, Dont you like it? Rosse shook her head.

Is it Lafite from 1966 Indeed Howard nodded, a bit surprised.

You can tell? Do you know a lot about red wine ? uy whose family owned a vineyard, so we had Not really Rosie smiled.

When I was younger, I lived abroad with my mother.

She later married a guy a private winery at hShe said this a bat shyly.

I was a child back then, and I didnt know any better; I drank red wine like it was water.

So I guess I learned a thing or Seeing her bright smile, a slight shadow passed over Howards elegant features .

Rosie had also been raised comfortably, and if she had never him her life might have been one of continuous peace.

Yet those years had been tough for her.

never met Setting down his glass, Howard served her sfood, cutting her meat into bite sized pieces. Take your tto eat.

If theres anything you like, just letknow and III serve you more Alright.

Rosie are are slowly.

Noticing that her appetite was decent, Howard couldnt help but smile.

Leave sroom, theres still still birthday cake to enjoy lat Later Rose exclaimed softly, her eyes curvi curving into crescent moons. So there really is a caker III be here to help you blow out the candles and cut the cake Mon.

Rosie agreed cheerfully, setting down her spoon and using her palms to support herself on the table as she tried to rise.

Hendrix, wheres Amy! Could you helpcall her ? Amy has gone to rest? Howard held onto h her arm .

Is there something you need? I can help.

I need to use the restroom... Rosies cheeks flushed slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed Howard, however, remained unfazed.

Im not sure where Amy has gone either Concerned that she might he pulled out her ch chair, stumble he pulled taking her hand in his Ill take you there... Her hand delicate and soft fit perfectly in his grip.