Chapter 773:
Howard wanted to ask Milly about her family, but when he looked at her delicate, lovely face and saw the sadness in her eyes, he couldn’t bring himself to stir up her pain.noveldrama
So, he swallowed his words.
They wandered outside for a long time, walking until the night had settled deeply around them, before finally heading back to the hotel.
Previously, Howard had been using Waylon’s room, but now that Waylon had returned, he was relegated to the sofa.
Even though it was early spring, the air still carried a lingering chill, especially as night fell and the temperature dropped noticeably.
As Howard sat on the sofa, he noticed Milly peeking out from her room, and he couldn’t help but find her little gesture utterly endearing.
“Why aren’t you asleep yet?” Howard asked gently.
Milly came closer, concern etched across her face.
“It’s freezing. You might catch a cold sleeping out here.”
If anyone else had said that, it might’ve sounded like an invitation, but Milly’s sincerity was crystal clear.
Howard playfully pinched her soft cheek and smiled.
“I’ll be fine. I’m tougher than I look.”
Milly paused for a moment, thinking it over, then suggested, “How about I sleep on the sofa, and you take the room? I’m pretty sure I’m stronger than you.”
Howard almost choked on his own laughter.
His remarkable girlfriend never failed to surprise him.
Shaking his head with a grin, he said softly, “No way. I’m not letting you sleep on the sofa while I take the bed. Don’t worry about me.”
“Just go get some sleep—it’s late.”
“Why do guys always think they have to pamper the girl? I’m stronger than most of them, so I can pamper you too,” Milly said.
She raised her arm and flexed, showing off the faint outline of her muscles.
Howard felt a little embarrassed.
It seemed he really couldn’t match Milly’s strength.
He definitely needed to hit the gym when they got back—how could he let his girlfriend outshine him like this?
“It’s not about strength; it’s about being a gentleman. You’re my girlfriend, so of course, I want to take care of you,” Howard spoke with calm patience, his tone gentle.
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