Chapter 66

• After stepping out of the hospital, Howard immediately pulled out his phone and dialed Anastasia’s number. The moment she answered, his voice was sharp and direct.
• “What were you doing at that café with Jeremy?” he demanded.
• On hearing the question, Anastasia’s blood ran cold—she instantly knew Charlotte had been the one to tell Howard. Taking a deep, steadying breath, she responded with feigned innocence and hurt in her voice, “Howard, I had gone there to meet my friend Miranda. She had to leave in a hurry for some urgent reason. But as I was leaving, I ran into Jeremy. That’s when we both saw Charlotte. I can’t believe you’re doubting me, Howard.”