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

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

to cuddle while we sleep. Can’t you trust me?”

Phoebe remained silent.

the orphanage often taught them that men’s mouths were

full of lies.

did it mean to just sleep in

if he lost control once they got in bed

by her reaction. “Phoebe, we’re engaged. Are you still unwilling

accept me?”

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

Howard sighed.

Phoebe and held them in his hand, casually flipping through a few

when I came in, you were

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

studying diligently. But my foundation is weak, so I might not pass this year. I’ll try again next year. As for tonight, I

not want to listen

four years ago, still naive

a

been too lenient

spoke sternly, “Phoebe, there’s

the goal of passing the entrance exam, you

year. From now on,

from work to tutor you, check your memorization, and if you make mistakes, there will be

blinked nervously. “What

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