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Regret Novel 14

Evander withdrew his gaze with cool indifference. “You don’t need to get yourself involved for someone like that.”

He turned and walked away.

Yet Charlotte, alone in her office, heard every word as clear as day.

Her face drained of color.

In Evander’s eyes, Hiram really was nothing but a hopeless case–a “loser” through and through.

And there was nothing she could say to defend him.

The truth was, Hiram had seriously hurt someone. That much was

undeniable.

Still, Charlotte knew her brother–maybe not everything, but enough. Hiram was her own flesh and blood. Yes, he’d neglected his studies and gotten into more than his share of fights, but it was always the other guy who threw the first punch. He’d never seriously injured anyone before.

So what had pushed him to go so far this time? Charlotte needed to

know.

She was grateful Evander was even willing to help, but having to stand by while Tricia trashed Hiram right to her face… It left a bitter taste in her

mouth.

family was all the same–money–hungry, opportunistic, never to be trusted. He never had a good word to say about

with Evander. Any trace of uncertainty vanished as she raised her voice, deliberately

self–satisfied, as if she’d confirmed Evander’s dislike for Charlotte. Clearly,

her arm into his, smiling sweetly. “Evander, would you come with me to pick up Hans tonight? Maybe we could

came out flat: “Did you see the

of

thinking Evander wouldn’t care about gossip. But

proved Evander’s

once were.

long as he felt any guilt toward her, she still had a

remorseful look. “Evander, I only found out about it today. I had no idea

noncommittal grunt. “Hans isn’t my son. I can’t make him my priority. I’ve already hired a nanny–she’ll handle

on.”

loud and clear, but she didn’t

biting her lip in frustration.

was gone, Tricia stormed back into the office and swept the files off

still feel guilty, but his feelings

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they used to be.