Chapter 1067

It was getting late, but the lights in Howard’s mansion study were still on.

Howard took a refreshing shower and, clad in a bathrobe, ascended the stairs to check on Phoebe, who was supposedly studying hard in the study.

He gently cracked open the door to peek inside at the situation behind the desk.

However, he found Phoebe sprawled out on the desk, fast asleep.

Howard sighed, pushed the door open, and entered without bothering to cover his

footsteps.

Yet, the soundly sleeping Phoebe did not have a shred of alertness and remained completely undisturbed.

Howard covered his fist with his mouth and coughed forcefully several times, finally

waking Phoebe from her deep slumber.

Phoebe rubbed her groggy eyes and looked up at Howard.

“What brings you here? I’m not done yet, and there’s still…” Phoebe stopped mid-

sentence and glanced at the study materials in front of her, adding, “…up to ten more

sections to go. I promise to go to bed after that.”

Howard knew she was just trying to stall.

serious as he asked, “Phoebe, are you really

with me? I won’t attempt anything you’re not comfortable with.

while we sleep.

Phoebe remained silent.

orphanage often taught them that men’s mouths were

full of lies.

to just sleep in the same bed and

once they got

reaction. “Phoebe, we’re engaged. Are

accept me?”

should go to bed. I really am studying. I’ll go back to my room

Howard sighed.

desk before Phoebe and held them in his hand, casually flipping through

I came in, you were fast asleep. How are you going

continued, “A while back, you said you weren’t suitable to be an actress, and I helped you get out of the industry. Then, you said you wanted to take the college entrance exam and aim to teach at a university in the future, and I supported you. I gathered the latest and most comprehensive study materials for you, but have you really been diligently studying?”

been studying diligently. But my foundation is weak, so I might not pass this year. I’ll try again next year. As for tonight, I really wasn’t asleep. I just took a short nap.”

want to listen to her

four years ago, still

a

have been too lenient

these thoughts in mind, he spoke sternly, “Phoebe, there’s no

in my book. If you’ve set the goal of passing the entrance exam, you must pass

this year. From now on,

check your memorization, and if you make

blinked nervously. “What

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