Chapter 574

"What else could it be?" "Well… since it was both our first time, why not… consider it a mutual offset?" Phoebe blushed, trying to slip away, but Howard swiftly caught the back of her neck. "Where do you think you're going? I'm not a promiscuous man, Phoebe. Since we slept together, I'll take responsibility." "But…" "No 'buts'!" His gaze was exceptionally determined. "I'll clear all the obstacles on our future path. You won't be alone anymore as I'll cherish and adore you. Just focus on chasing your dreams in the entertainment industry and leave your happiness and joy to me!" Phoebe stared at him in a daze, deeply moved. Despite thinking she had securely shut her heart after Caleb's infidelity, Howard had managed to sneak in. To be cherished and loved, to have a home of her own… they were things she had never dared to dream of. "Can you please not be so nice to me?" She sniffled, her voice tinged with tears. Howard cupped her face, asking, "Why?" "I'm afra