Chapter 220

Howard wondered what Megan meant by those words. Was it deliberate mockery or genuine acceptance? He recalled that her tone had carried no sarcasm. If it was genuine acceptance, then it was exactly what he had wanted. But why didn't he feel happy at all? As he continued to ponder that, more dishes arrived. After a while, Stella patted her small belly and said, "I'm full, Aunt Megan." "There's a TV over there. Why don't I turn it on for you?" Megan offered. She lifted Stella down from her seat and led her to the bathroom first. This private suite had several adjoining rooms. There was a main dining area and several smaller lounges. Megan switched on the TV in one of the lounges. She put on Tom and Jerry for Stella to watch. After that was done, only then did she return to her seat. She continued eating from her own plate silently. Outside, the sky gradually darkened. Finally, it was Howard who broke the silence again. "Lately, I've been remembering things from the past." Megan