Half an hour later, Howard came out of the mansion.

Yvonne collected her thoughts. She looked at Howard getting into the car and asked, "How is Jade?"

"She wants to come with me." Howard's heart ached when he thought about how Jade had sobbed and pleaded with him. He choked up, unable to say another word.

Yvonne could understand what he was going through at that moment. She put her hand on his shoulder. "Howard, Jade will be fine."

Howard nodded but said nothing.

Yvonne looked at him for a