Howard gently laid Hailey on the back seat, then swung the car door open to face the man standing outside.
Kevin's expression was ominously grim. Yet Howard couldn't help but laugh at the worst possible moment.
"I'll take her home."
Leaning against the car with arms crossed, Howard tilted his chin up dismissively. "And why would I hand her over to you? If I may be blunt, Mr. Wright, she didn't even ask you to come pay respects today. Clearly, you rank below me in her regard."
His words were direct, cutting straight into Kevin's heart.
A dangerous glint flashed in Kevin's eyes. "You've no right to meddle in our affairs."
Howard scoffed. "These past two years, I've been the one by her side. Not you."
Kevin's jaw tightened, fist clenching at his side.
Noticing the clenched fist, Howar
