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.

In Evander’s eyes, anyone from the Sterling family was all the same–money–hungry,

the office, hurrying to catch up with Evander. Any trace of uncertainty vanished as she raised her voice, deliberately letting Charlotte overhear.

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

with me to pick up Hans

came out flat: “Did you see the trending

mention of it, Tricia

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

that proved Evander’s feelings for her weren’t what

once were.

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

her hand away, putting on a remorseful look. “Evander, I only found out about it today. I had no idea someone would take pictures just because you helped me pick up Hans. I’m so sorry–I never

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

on.”

the message loud and clear, but she

eyes, biting her lip in frustration. “All

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

his feelings for her

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they used to be.