I Walked Away And He Lost His Mind (Zephyra and Steven) novel Chapter 190

A cool smile played on Horace’s lips. “Am I disabled? Do I need you to take care of me? Besides, a parasite like you, who still depends on her parents for everything, is in no position to compare herself to my patron. The nerve to talk about supporting someone… Get your own life in order first.”

Wendy finally burst into tears, clutched her dress, and ran off.

Antonia shot me a hateful glare, her eyes burning with a murderous rage, before chasing after her friend. “Wendy, wait for me…”

I was momentarily surprised, then couldn’t help but chuckle. I never thought Horace would actually admit to being my “kept man.”

I winked at him. “Well, well, handsome. You just single-handedly crushed a budding romance.”

“It was a weed,” Horace retorted, his smile not quite reaching his eyes.

I hummed. “What are you doing here anyway? And just in the nick of time to save the day.”

Horace shot me a sideways glance. “Your mother’s heirlooms were stolen and put up for sale. Where else would I think to find you? But you’re getting more and more violent. Brawling in public like that could get you into trouble.”

I lifted my chin, my expression serious. “I only did it because I knew they wouldn’t dare call the police. Those two care more about their money and reputation than anything else. They know that getting caught for theft is far more serious than taking a beating.”

“As for the onlookers, it all comes down to who can spin a better story. Besides, if I get into a fight now, people will just say I’m young and reckless. If I do it when I’m old, they’ll call me a menace.”

“You and your twisted logic,” Horace scoffed, ruffling my hair. “But as long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters.”

I nodded vigorously, grinning at him. “It’s like you’re my good luck charm,” I said, my voice full of genuine gratitude. “You’re always there for me, unconditionally. You helped me in the past, you helped me now. You helped me yesterday, and you helped me again today. How can one person be so good? I’m so lucky to have you as a friend.”

“You’d better know it. You’re better off with me around,” Horace said with a smile. But then his gaze grew distant, and he lightly flicked my forehead. “And stop thanking me. It’s what I’m supposed to do. On another note, Uncle Julian seemed really agitated yesterday.”

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