I gently shook my head at Howard, signaling that he didn't need to defend me in front of Steven, as it would only make him more suspicious of our relationship.
But Howard ignored my hint. He couldn't tolerate any insult toward me.
Howard asked, "By treating Maeve this way, does it really help you let her go?"
Now it was Steven who froze.
His anger vanished in an instant. I turned to speak, but all I saw was Steven fleeing in panic.
A flicker of surprise crossed my mind.
Howard's words seemed to have touched a raw spot in Steven.
Was his cruel treatment of me because he couldn't move on? Only by making me suffer in reality could he erase the beautiful memories we once shared.
After the door closed, Howard smiled silently. Though I didn't hear his laughter, I could sense a mischievou
