Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 398 The surgery went smoothly, but the results would only be available in one week.

Back in the ward, Rosie's eyes were covered with gauze. When she woke up, she reached out into the air. "Sienna?" Howard stood up and held her hand. "What do you need?" Rosie recognized his voice and asked in surprise, "Hendrix? Why are you here?" "I asked the nursing home, and they mentioned your operation today, so I cto see you," Howard explained. He then asked her, "Do you need anything? Maybe swater?" He added, "Gloria went downstairs to pick up your food. Your friend went hand will cback later to accompany you." In other words, she could only rely on him at that moment. "I'll have swater." Rosie nodded. She was indeed thirsty, a normal reaction after waking up from anesthesia.

"Okay." Howard smiled. He poured a glass of water and made sure it was the right temperature before putting it on her lips. "Here." Rosie couldn't see and was a little impatient, so sof the water spilled.

"Slow down." Howard lifted his arm to brush the droplets with his fingers.

His slightly rough fingertips brushed against her delicate skin, sending a sudden shiver through Rosie. She flinched away in a panic. "I-I've had enough. Thank you." Howard paused. Looking at her slightly flushed cheeks, he nodded. "You're welcome." He couldn't help but recall Sienna's words. Since Rosie's surgery was done, it was tto find an opportunity to tell her the truth about his identity.

"Rosie." Howard reached out to her.

Just then, the door opened. Amy walked in, carrying a meal box. Seeing Howard and Rosie sitting there, seemingly in conversation, she said apologetically, "Ms. Miller, you're awake. I thought you were still asleep and didn't want to wake you, so I didn't knock." "It's fine," Rosie replied.

Howard withdrew his hand and turned back to Rosie. "The food is here. Do you want to eat it?" "Okay." Rosie nodded eagerly. The atmosphere had turned awkward, so the arrival of the food was well-timed. "I'm hungry. Amy, could you helpover?" "Of course," Amy replied.

Behind her, Howard shook his head helplessly. Ever since he confessed to Rosie, she had been avoiding him. It seemed that in addition to revealing his identity, he also had to hurry and finalize the divorce between her and Daniel.

That evening, Sienna cto visit. After the anesthesia had worn off, Rosie was feeling better. Sienna sat by the bed and fed Rosie strawberries.

"Lettell you something. Hendrix cto seeearlier," Rosie whispered.

"Really? Did you give him the cold shoulder again? He's a nice guy." Sienna's expression was subtle.

Rosie nodded, then frowned. "I know. But as good as he is, I'm a married woman." Sienna patted Rosie's hand. "Rosie, take my advice. Once your eyes are healed, file for divorce." Rosie froze for a moment before nodding. "I know, it has to be done." Sienna scrutinized Rosie's expression and asked, "What's wrong? Don't tellyou want to stay with Daniel?" "No. I couldn't let go back then. We were truly in love. However, after all these years, even the deepest love fades away." Rosie shook her head, a wry smile on her lips.

She pointed to her eyes. "After he blinded me, everything ended. I feel regretful. We were in love back then, and this was the way it would end." Her voice choked with emotion.

Sienna silently held Rosie's hand. Suddenly, the door was slammed open with a loud bang.

"Who's there?" Sienna's head snapped up, her eyes widening in shock at the person who barged in. "You-" "Sienna, who is it?" Rosie inquired.

There was no need for Sienna to answer because the person spoke first.

"Rosie, you finally left the nursing home." Daniel strode straight to the bedside, hands stuffed in his pockets, before reaching out and gripping Rosie's chin. "I thought you'd spend the rest of your life living there!" "Daniel, w-what do you want?" Although Rosie's eyes were covered, her body trembled uncontrollably, revealing how terrified she was.

"Why are you trembling?" Daniel frowned, noticing her trembling. "Am I that terrifying?" His expression darkened.

Furious, Sienna snapped at him. "Daniel! How dare you say that after what you did to Rosie? To her, you are a monster!" "A monster?" Daniel looked at the bandages covering Rosie's eyes. Suddenly, he grabbed her hand, feeling a tinge of regret and guilt et "Rosie, it's my fault. I hurt you.

didn't mean to. ChwithI'll make it up to you, okay?" "No! Get out!" Rosie didn't even hesitate. She shook her head frantically, struggling to push him away.

Daniel had no intention of letting go. "I'm not leaving. Rosie, I've been looking for you for so long. I miss you so much. I really do." "No! No!" Rosie yelled.

Seeing the situation escalate, Sienna didn't waste ttrying to pull them apart. Instead, she immediately rushed out to get help.

As Rosie continued to struggle, Daniel scooped her up into his arms. "Rosie, stop it. Chwith me. I promise I'll change. We can start over." "I said no!" Rosie was so frightened that she thrashed her limbs about. "Letgo! Ah!" While struggling, Rosie accidentally slipped from his arms and fell.

"Rosie! Get up. Are you hurt?" Daniel froze in shock before quickly reaching out to help her up.

"Don't touch me!" As soon as he touched her, Rosie recoiled as if she had been bitten by a venomous snake. "Rosie, do you hatethat much?" Daniel was in disbelief.

Rosie looked up and "glared" at him. "Yes. I almost died because of you. What makes you think I'll love you?" "Is that so? Then who do you love?" Daniel's eyes widened in shock. His tone turned solemn as he asked, "Is it Howard?" He burst into laughter.

He continued, "As expected of you! Despite being a married woman, you hooked up with Howard, What right do you have? You said you're nota whore. If you weren't, why would Mr. Flynn be so obsessed with you?" His expression suddenly turned menacing. Rosie's limbs stiffened, her mind struggling to process his words. "W-What are you talking about? Stop talking nonsense! There's nothing betweenand Mr.

Flynn!" "Nothing between you two? That's not what he said. He toldyou're his woman!" Daniel sneered.

"That's impossible! You're talking nonsense!" Rosie was bewildered.

"Nonsense? Then tell me, why has he been staying in your ward these past two days?" Daniel roared. If it wasn't for Howard, Daniel would have taken her away long ago.

Rosie murmured, "He's been staying in my ward? Impossible." For the past two days, only Sienna and Hendrix stayed with her.

"Let her go!" A familiar male voice cfrom the door, low and husky, filled with suppressed anger, yet revealing the restraint and composure ingrained within him. It was Hendrix. "Hendrix!" Rosie exclaimed.