Chapter 465

　　Rowena suddenly pointed into the distance. "Once, when I brought you water and a towel, you deliberately took what another girl offered. That afternoon, it rained heavily, and I walked back alone in the rain, heartbroken." 　　Howard stiffened—was this old account being settled? 　　"I... might have done it on purpose to get your attention! I'm just a bit stubborn," he quickly explained gently. 　　"I don't know if it was on purpose, but I was really hurt back then," Rowena said, lowering her head with a self-mocking smile. "My entire youth was spent in your shadow." 　　Howard's heart tightened. He wrapped his arm around her and kissed the top of her head. "Fortunately, it wasn't another man's shadow." 　　"Then what about you? Was I part of your youth?" She looked up at him. 　　"Me?" Howard's heart raced. "You know, teenage rebellion—besides playing, sleeping, and soccer, I was chasing you—honest!" 　　"Sure, you had a great family, good looks, and were always pampered. Why would you notice me?