Inside the mansion, Zoey stopped by the door, staring after Howard who was heading quickly for the stairs.
“Dad, that's enough,” Zoey's voice tumbled out, sharp, pulling the attention of the few servants and guards close by.
Howard stopped three steps up. He turned around to her.
“That's enough already,” her voice dropped, eyes burning. “I didn't come here hoping to mend whatever argument we had. I am here on behalf of Iris.”
Howard lingered a second, then he walked down the stairs, approaching with faint steps.
“Did you even know?” Zoey said, tears glistening in her eyes, threatening to spill. “Do you have any idea how much pain your engagements are causing us?”
Howard stopped three footsteps away. “Zoey,” he muttered.
Zoey blinked. She frowned her face and wagged her head. “You
