Cold husband burning regret

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.

anyone from the Sterling family was all the

of uncertainty vanished as she raised her voice, deliberately

sounded so self–satisfied, as if she’d confirmed Evander’s dislike for Charlotte. Clearly, whatever connection the two might have

her arm into his, smiling sweetly. “Evander, would you come with me

question. Instead, his words came out flat: “Did you

the mention of it, Tricia

him, thinking Evander wouldn’t care about gossip. But the story had been quashed before it even gained

else, that proved Evander’s feelings

once were.

felt any guilt toward her, she still had a chance. She’d just have to take things

out about it today. I had no idea someone would take pictures just because you helped me pick up

my son. I can’t make him my priority. I’ve already hired a nanny–she’ll handle

on.”

and clear, but

biting her

the office and swept the files off

still feel guilty, but his feelings

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they used to be.