Chapter 573

Howard fell silent for a moment and sighed. “You make it sound easy, but Dad is stubborn. Trying to change his views is like trying to move mountains.”

“Challenges make it interesting, Howard. Are you scared?” Sheena patted his shoulder reassuringly, ” Don’t worry. I’ll talk to him for you. Besides, he may control your engagement and marriage registration, but he can’t dictate who you date. Just do as you want, but don’t flash it.”

Howard contemplated her words, finding them rather reasonable.

As they walked and talked, they unknowingly approached the main

gate.

Looking at the empty entrance, Sheena suddenly realized she had forgotten someone.

“Oh no! I got so carried away chatting with you that I forgot about Phoebe! She said she would be waiting for you at the gate!”

Howard was surprised. “She came along?”

“Mhm. She said she was worried about you.” Sheena contemplated whether to go back and check. ” Phoebe is usually true to her words. She wouldn’t leave before you arrived, unless…”

The two exchanged glances, their expressions turning serious, both thinking of the same possibility!

turned around first, sprinting back toward his mansion.

descending from

had just finished packing all her belongings

“What are you doing packing your

trouble these days. It’s been almost a month since Caleb’s affair, and the internet has

wrist, forcefully taking the

you have no right to stop me from leaving! You’ve achieved your goal of breaking your

was a bit irritated.

she spoke assertively in front of

remained quiet, his

he said, “Did Lauren say something to

did not argue and explained, “She’s right. Our lives are different. It’s like night

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a pretend lover you hired to play a part. I

could finish her sentence, Howard kissed her, silencing all her

scene. She smiled with contentment,

domineering kiss ended Phoebe’s struggle.

explained, “I was the one who fell for you first, and I’m the one who should apologize. Last night… you were drugged, and I shouldn’t have treated you that way, but I…”

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