Chapter 165

Howard's voice had been so harsh that it frightened Stella to tears. Stella was already crying, yet he still refused to stop the car. "Stop the car!" Megan snapped, her voice sharp with anger. But Howard ignored her. "Howard!" Megan shouted again. By then, Megan held Stella close, gently patting her back to soothe her. "Howard, Stella has a congenital heart condition," Megan cried, her eyes burning red with desperation. "Do you want to kill her?" She had already lost two children. She would not let Stella be next. Howard's expression faltered. He glanced in the rearview mirror and saw Stella's tear-streaked face. His lips pressed into a thin line as he finally eased his foot off the pedal. Slowly, he pulled the car to the side of the road and came to a stop. In the mirror, he caught Megan's eyes, red-rimmed and furious. Howard's grip on the steering wheel tightened. Megan didn't say another word. She simply gathered Stella in her arms and stepped out of the car. Regret g