Chapter 26

When Howard accepted the call, he had received spectacular news that exceeded his expectations. He placed his phone down before turning around and picking Megan up off her feet, spinning her around in circles right in front of the bathroom counter. His sudden action had nearly made Megan jump out of her skin. When he set her feet back on the ground, her eyes had grown to the size of saucers, reminiscent of a deer caught in the headlights, looking incredibly adorable. Howard had chuckled lightly before leaning down to kiss her. The water had continued flowing from the tap in an endless stream. Howard raised his head and looked at his reflection in the mirror. His face was covered in water droplets, and the tips of his hair were dripping with water. His bloodshot eyes made him look beyond exhausted. He was the only one standing in front of the bathroom counter. He frowned before twisting the tap close. He then grabbed a clean towel from the cabinet and dried his face and hair. Throw