Chapter <b>695 </b>
Mnie <b>already </b>had some guesses. She wanted <b>to </b>ask more about Matthew, but Yvette had taken a <b>call </b>and turned to leave<b>, </b>so she could only give up.
The meeting ended early for once<b>. </b>It was only half–past five when Mnie <b>left </b>the <b>meeting </b><b>room</b>.
Hugh was supposed to pick her up <b>exactly </b>at <b>six</b>. Mnie <b>was </b>about <b>to </b><b>call </b>him when she saw a figure standing nearby.
She frowned and turned to leave. However, before she could get away<b>, </b>the figure made a beeline for
her.
It was Howard, his voice particrly serious and anxious. “Mnie!”
He quickly stepped in front of Mnie. Without giving her a chance to speak, he reached out and grabbed her arm. <b>“</b>Come with me now. We’re going <b>to </b>the hospital<b>.</b><b>” </b>
His face hard, he looked at Mnie appraisingly. “You haven’t been pregnant long. There’s <b>still </b>time. Come with me to the hospital and get an abortion right now!”
With that, he tried to drag her away by the arm.
Howard had spent several days at home thinking <b>of </b>a solution. So what if Mnie was pregnant with that broke boy’s child? He was Mnie’s father and had the right to make these decisions for her!
His daughter must never end up with a pauper like that kid. Otherwise, he would never be able to show his face around ever again!
Moreover, the friends he had invited to that meal were allughing at him now<b>, </b>saying that he had gone crazy trying <b>to </b>climb up <b>the </b><b>social </bdder. They said he had purposely made up rumors about his daughter sleeping with other men!
Howard had been <b>too </b>afraid to go out for the past few days, and he had even had to turn off his phone.
He even changed his number in order to send a message to Mnie.
He simply could not take this lying <b>down</b>.
With this thought in mind, Howard exerted more strength in his grip, hurting Mnie’s wrist.
She was caught off–guard and stumbled when <b>he </b>yanked her. When she realized what was going on, she steadied herself and pulled her hand away from Howard.
Mnie looked at <b>him </b>coldly. “Howard Smith, what do you think you’re doing in broad daylight?”
Howard red <b>at </b>Mnie gloomily<b>. </b>When he thought about how his friends<b>‘ </b>disdain and mockery, anger filled his heart.
However, he was still worried about the passersby<b>, </b><b>so </b>he lowered his voice and growled, “Mnie, I’m doing this for your own good. I know you’ll <b>regret </b>this in the future!”
His chest heaved violently. It was obvious that he was furious.
Mnie did not feel any better. She looked down and saw that her wrist was still red where Howard had grabbed it.
“Why tie yourself to that peasant? What can he give you?” His eyes were burning with anger, but when he thought of the person’s words, he forcefully suppressed his emotions and tried to reason with Mnie.
“Mel, believe me<b>, </b>I have so much more experience in life than you do. You’ll be miserable if up with someone like that.
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“Listen to me. I’ll take you to get an abortion. You’re still young. You’ll recover after resting for a while. Once you do<b>, </b>I’ll introduce you to a reputable man in Oskon City.
“You’re beautiful, so you’ll have plenty of chances!”
Howard said it matter–of–factly<b>, </b>but Mnie felt sick.
She figured she knew what kind of “reputable man” he would introduce her to. As for the “chances” he meant, it was probably something like what Bianca was doing.
She suppressed the urge to throw up and was about to speak when someone wrapped his arm around her shoulder, pulling her to the side.
The fresh smell of pine reached her nostrils.