Chapter 257

"Aren't you afraid of what Susanne might do to you next?" Howe asked.

"I'm not afraid," Summer replied coldly, then turned to go downstairs.

Howe remained rooted in place, his face tense with hesitation.

Realizing that Summer was truly about to leave, he urgently called out, "Summer, wait. There's something I can share with you. It's a secret between Susanne and me."

"Oh?" Summer feigned confusion, though she had already guessed what Howe was about to say.

He was probably going to tell her about the incident 15 years ago, when he had cruelly pushed Susanne away and escaped from the stray dogs alone.

It was the incident that had made Howe's relationship with Susanne deteriorate rapidly.

As expected, Howe told her about the incident.

He let out a frustrated sigh. "This is why I avoid being around Susanne. She holds a grudge against me, and I purposefully keep my distance from her at home. Also… I'm afraid that she might suddenly fall ill."

Howe was indeed cautious.

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