Howard Coleman watched as Steve Burton personally brewed tea for him, feeling unexpectedly pampered. He hurriedly stretched out his hands to receive it, having confirmed multiple times lately that he hadn't made any mistakes. Just as his heart began to settle down, it became unsettled again. Holding the tea, he took a hard-to-swallow sip and couldn't help but ask again, "Brother, if there's something on your mind, just say it."
Steve took a leisurely sip of tea, glanced at Howard twice, and then, following Howard's cue, cut straight to the point, "How has it been after marrying Madeleine?"
Howard had been speculating about Steve's reasons for seeking him out, with many guesses but he never expected Steve to inquire about his private life. A relaxed smile froze on Howard's face. His grip on the teacup tightened slightly, and after a long while, he managed to force out a smile, saying, "It's just like that, what else could it be?"