Han Shuo heard Phoebe's sobbing clearly, and felt a pang of sorrow himself. But Phoebe was simply too possessive, and what she had just done really had gone too far, making him very uncomfortable.
"Is... is she all right?" Seeing Han Shuo's gloomy expression, Lisa lowered her head as though she had done something wrong and asked him quietly.
Forcing an ugly smile, Han Shuo sighed softly and reassured Lisa, "She's fine. She'll feel better after a good cry."
Fanny and Emily had not followed them. Han Shuo knew the two were gently trying to comfort Phoebe. With them there looking after her, he felt considerably more at ease.
In all his time with the three women, this was the first time Han Shuo had lost his temper. He knew he had been in the wrong this time too, but he simply could not control his temper.
Ever since his relationship with Emily began, Phoebe had been the greatest obstacle. When it came to Fanny, Phoebe's outburst had also been fierce. It seemed to have become a routine: whenever Han Shuo showed signs of getting involved with a woman, Phoebe would fly into a jealous rage, requiring him to keep flattering and coaxing her as he begged for her forgiveness.
At the root of it all was Phoebe's deep love for him. Han Shuo understood that.
But Phoebe's repeated outbursts really had become too frequent. Besides, with their current relationships already established, Han Shuo could not favor Phoebe alone. If he let her continue making unreasonable scenes, not only would he be endlessly irritated in the future, but Phoebe would probably become even more demanding.
A man could not let a woman walk all over him forever. His usual compliance did not mean fear, and an occasional outburst could help