Chapter 239

Howard didn't answer. He just looked at Megan, something unreadable flickering in his eyes. "I'll come find you in five months," he said finally. Megan didn't argue. "Just go," she said, stepping down the stairs. Howard stood there and watched her leave. Sunlight caught on her shoulders, tracing her silhouette in gold. For some reason, a dull ache pressed against his chest. Just then, his phone buzzed. He pulled it out and saw Alyssa's name flashing on the screen. In his other hand, he was holding the divorce certificate. Howard looked up again, but Megan had already turned the corner and vanished from sight. He shook his head to clear his thoughts. Megan loved him. She wouldn't truly let him go. Alyssa only had five months left. It wouldn't be long. Finally, he answered the call. "Howard," Alyssa said softly, "did everything go smoothly?" His gaze dropped to the certificate. "Yeah," he said quietly. ... Meanwhile, Megan slid into the driver's seat and took out the div