Chapter 216

Howard thought he saw the Megan from before—the one who hadn't yet looked at him with those cold, distant eyes. He let out a long sigh and went back into his car. Where else could he go? He didn't know, so he just kept driving. His car went farther and farther, until it finally reached a desolate corner of the city. There stood a massive building. It was the Acreport Prison. As the car pulled to a stop, Howard finally understood who it was that he wanted to see. After completing the necessary procedures, he sat down on the outer side of the glass partition to face the man on the other side. When the man saw him, he sneered before picking up the receiver. Howard picked up his as well. The man said mockingly, "Well, if it isn't the very busy Mr. Larson. What brings you here?" Howard looked at him silently. The man was none other than Ethan, Megan's former stepfather. "Did Megan send you to talk to me?" Ethan asked, his tone sharp and resentful. "No, I came on my own," said How