Regret Novel 9

Charlotte let out a hollow laugh, gripping the finalized divorce papers in her hand, doing her best to steady her voice. “Will you be home tonight?”

“Evander, who’s calling you?” Tricia’s sweet, syrupy voice rang out clearly in Charlotte’s ear.

“Just a work call.” Evander answered offhandedly, not bothering to hang up or even lower his voice. “What time do you get off? I’ll pick you up and we can go get Hans together.”

Tricia giggled, sounding even more delighted. “I’m free tonight–my shift

ends at six.”

By the time Charlotte came back to herself, the call had already ended.

She stared at the signed divorce papers, her expression dimming.

She’d originally wanted to ask him to come home and sign them in person, but he couldn’t even be bothered to listen through her request.

How ridiculous.

She should never have taken his promises seriously all those years ago…

Evander accompanied Tricia to pick up Hans from kindergarten.

Hans emerged from the front doors with the principal, and the moment he spotted Evander, he broke free and ran at full speed. “Daddy!”

Under the eyes of teachers and parents alike, Hans flung himself at Evander’s legs, hugging him tightly, his whole face beaming with joy. “Daddy, are you and Mommy here to pick me up?”

The principal approached with a beaming smile. “Mr. Howard, Mrs. Howard, young Hans was wonderful in class today–he even earned a

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gold star!”

Evander’s face as he shot a sharp

The principal froze.

gotten it

“Evander, don’t be upset. I’m sure the principal meant no harm.” She turned to

principal was

What did that mean?

was Mr. Howard’s son? If

then whose child

the

sudden tension, his small hands gripping Evander’s pant leg. “Did

down at Hans. The boy was just a child, blissfully unaware of the grown–up mess around him. Evander rested a large hand on Hans’s head, his tone

longing for a

explain, when Hans had called him

hiding the flash of resentment

He’d never minded before…

disappointment brimming in his eyes.

Tricia finally put on a pitiful face.

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didn’t expect the principal to

caused you trouble. If it’s really an issue, maybe I should transfer

pinched the bridge of his nose, patience thinning. “It’s fine.

the principal–there wouldn’t be a repeat of

them got into the

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