Since Howard teased Stanley earlier, Stanley didn't give him any good look during the meal.
During the dinner, Howard had been worried that Stanley would suddenly get angry and kick him out.
Because if he were Stanley and his daughter were to like another man more than him, he would definitely get really mad... The only reason Stanley had yet to kick him out was probably that they were friends for many years.
With an uncomfortable cough, he continued to eat.
After lunch, Howard thanked in a sincere manner, "Sharon, thank you for having me."
He thought that since he was being polite, Stanley probably wouldn't be mad at him anymore.
Getting his heartfelt thanks, Sharon was startled and quickly said, "Don't mention it. It's just a simple meal."
She couldn't get used to Howard being so formal and polite all of a sudden.
"The food tasted really good!" Howard still had that sincere look on his face.
Sharon was speechless.
Eventually, Stanley stood up and threw a cold glance at Howard before slowly saying, "Well, since you're done hugging my daughter and having a free dinner, what are you still doing here?"
"Ah, no. This meal is absolutely not for nothing." Howard gave him a gossipy look. "I came here today to tell you some shocking news..."
"Oh. really? Come with me then!"
Stanley cut him off before he could even finish his words.
Seeing that, he just shut up and followed Stanley into the living room.
"What's wrong? Do you not want Sharon to hear it?" Howard looked puzzled. "But I haven't said anything yet. How do you know that she will be worried about Ariah if she hears what I'm about to say?"
Did this man know how to read his mind?
Stanley just rolled his eyes at him. "Well, you don't come to me for no reason. I'm sure it's not some good news."
Although he didn't know what Howard was going to say, he could guess that it must be some bad news, so he didn't want Sharon to hear it.
Nevertheless, he didn't expect it to have something to do with both Jimmy and Ariah.
Recalling what happened in the clubhouse last night, Stanley suddenly had a bad feeling. With a sigh, he massaged his eyebrows and asked, "Did something happen to Jimmy and Anna?"
"Wow, how did you guess that? Jeez, it's almost like you could read my mind!" Howard was very surprised.
"Well, stop flattering me. Just tell me what had happened."
Howard told Stanley everything that happened today in the hospital. Then, he revealed the real purpose of his visit. "Actually, I came here not because of the gossip. I have something to ask you."
"What?"
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