Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 16

Chapter 16

Lana laughed, her voice warm with praise. “It’s Mr. Howard in the kitchen this morning! I never would’ve guessed he’s such a talented cook. Mrs. Howard, you really are lucky!”

Charlotte gazed at Evander’s back as he moved around the kitchen, a tangle of emotions tightening in her chest.

She’d only learned about Evander’s cooking skills from Genevieve Howard, his cousin. Like the rest of the Howard family, Genevieve had never cared for Charlotte. She knew all about Evander’s history with Tricia–and made a point of reminding Charlotte at every opportunity, relishing the chance to compare the two women, bragging about how deeply Evander had once loved Tricia.

Evander had learned to cook for Tricia, not her. He’d never bothered to cook for his own wife. But for Tricia, he’d made the effort.

And now, out of the blue, he was making breakfast. For her.

Charlotte’s heart twisted painfully. She didn’t understand it. For years, he’d been cold and distant, barely acknowledging her existence. But lately, he seemed…different. Was he trying to leave her with a good impression? Was there something he regretted?

Evander brought two plates to the table. “You’re up?” he asked, placing breakfast before her.

It was lasagna–rich, layered, and golden.

He slid her plate closer before taking his seat. “I just made something simple. It’s sweet, you might like it.”

Lana helped her with her chair, and Charlotte sat down, eyeing the meal. She’d never liked sweet dishes; he’d just never bothered to notice.

Never mind, she thought. They were bound for divorce soon anyway.

2018

replied politely, her

narrowed as he

side. “Mrs. Howard, Mr. Howard really dotes

this was

works hard,” he said smoothly, “it’s only right that I take care

Charlotte said nothing.

world’s most perfect husband. Men like him were a rare find,

up, only Charlotte and

marriage. And with Evander’s pride, he’d never let anyone find fault with him as a

left a bitter taste in

a napkin and said evenly,

“You want me to

medical event in the

held the title because of Evander–he’d arranged for her

Tricia to the event? He really was determined to

her gaze, his eyes cool.

should ask someone else,” she replied, not outright

darkened. “I know you have issues with her, but this isn’t up

drew a breath, then finally asked, “Evander, is this about advancing

it. “And if it

it is, she thought bitterly.