Chapter 166

"Wait." Howard caught her hand, his grip firm. "I still have things I need to ask you." Megan yanked her hand free. "Howard, I told you already. I brought Stella here for her checkup. She needs surgery," she said, her voice cold. But Howard stepped in front of her again, blocking her path. Stella was still watching. The weight of her gaze made Megan's temples throb. "In two days, I'll be at Yvette's wine tasting," she said, keeping her tone clipped. "If you have questions, you can ask me then. I'll give you answers." Her gaze locked on his, dark and unwavering. "Howard, don't make me hate you." Without another word, she brushed past him, striding toward Stella and Shaun waiting in the corner. Howard wanted to stop her, but her words replayed again and again in his mind. He turned slowly, watching her walk away hand in hand with Stella, a strange hollowness spreading in his chest. When did they become like this? Megan could feel his eyes on her back. Whether it was Stella s