Chapter 212

Howard knew Megan was still mad at him. The sound of Stella and her laughter lingered faintly in his ears. Their brief conversation left him aching inside. She hadn't denied what Stella had asked about. Then, there was the beef tomato stew. Megan hadn't made that for him in a long time. And it wasn't just that. There were countless other dishes she hadn't made for some time. In the past, no matter how late he came home, she would always wait for him, and there would always be a table full of dishes that she cooked herself. She always managed to make him feel at ease, warm, and at home. But now… Howard closed his eyes. Those days felt like they were from a very, very distant past. "How many days are there left for the waiting period?" Howard asked. Zander kept himself updated and aware of this. So, he answered fluently, "Today is the 28th day. In two more days, you and Mrs. Larson can collect the divorce certificate." Howard didn't respond. Zander glanced at him through the r