Howard glanced at Nate Jennings, meeting her clear eyes. He knew it was a lie, but it was a lie that could help her.
He smiled, looking like a handsome young man.
"Sir, I will take full responsibility for Nate." After speaking, he gave a slight bow, looking for all the world like he was sincerely begging for permission.
Nate Jennings let out a sigh of relief. She was incredibly moved that Howard would help her at a critical moment like this.
'I was right about him. He has a good heart. He's worth loving, worth chasing after.'
Her infatuated nature was instantly on full display. As she gazed at Howard, she was practically drooling.
The ones most unable to accept what Howard said were, of course, the stepmother and Chelsea Jennings.
