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

Charlotte replied politely, her tone

as he watched

“Mrs. Howard, Mr.

Charlotte’s expression stiffened. If this was affection, she could do without

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

Charlotte said nothing.

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

left to tidy up, only Charlotte and Evander remained

dwell on his words. Evander always put on a gentlemanly act in front of Lana–after all, Lana was the only person besides the Howards who knew about their marriage. And with Evander’s pride, he’d never let anyone find fault with him as

a bitter taste

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

“You want

in the

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

he wanted Charlotte to bring Tricia to the event? He really was determined to

gaze, his eyes cool.

you should ask someone else,” she replied,

issues with

then finally asked, “Evander, is

it. “And if it

thought