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.

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replied politely, her tone

as

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

Charlotte’s expression stiffened. If this

fork, eating with practiced elegance. “My wife works hard,” he said

Charlotte said nothing.

at Evander as if he were the world’s most perfect husband. Men like him

only Charlotte and Evander remained at

about their marriage. And with Evander’s pride, he’d never let anyone find fault with him as a husband. Their secretive marriage only made things easier for him. One day, when he married Tricia and gave Hans a proper name, everything would

thought left a bitter taste in

a napkin and said evenly, “There’s a robotics surgery conference next

him, stunned. “You want me to take

prestigious medical event in the country. All the

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

bring Tricia to

his eyes cool. “What, you don’t want

should ask someone else,” she replied, not outright refusing, but making her feelings

know you have issues with her, but this

then finally asked, “Evander, is this about advancing

it. “And if it

it is, she thought bitterly. But what could she