Cold husband burning regret

Chapter 18

Regret Novel 18

“Sorry…”

The words slipped out before she realized who was standing beside her.

But she didn’t look up.

She simply put some distance between herself and the man, brows furrowed in discomfort.

She knew it was probably Evander who’d just grabbed her arm.

But she had no idea why.

Then again, she didn’t want to know. She refused to let herself nurture any more foolish hopes.

Hopes that maybe-

He might actually have feelings for her.

When the elevator reached the top floor, everyone filed out.

Charlotte didn’t spare Evander a glance, instead falling in step behind Jonathan.

The grand ballroom was already set, every seat arranged in advance. Charlotte’s seat was right next to Jonathan’s.

As for Hans, he ended up sitting beside Evander.

Evander wasn’t even from the medical field–his invitation came courtesy of a generous donation of equipment to the hospital.

Whenever he felt like attending, the big shots in the medical community would practically trip over themselves to send him invitations.

Across the room, Tricia turned to glance at Charlotte’s table, catching the sight of Charlotte and Jonathan chatting quietly. A flash of coldness crossed her eyes.

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“Evander, don’t you think Dr. Sterling and Mr. Pembroke make quite a pair?”

She watched him carefully as she asked, her tone deliberately probing.

Evander barely looked up from his phone. “Charlotte isn’t good enough for him.”

Not good enough…

Even with his dismissive answer, Tricia felt uneasy.

words with Jonathan when her phone

picked it up

A message from Evander.

sights on Jonathan? Ready to become

at the screen, biting

Was he mocking her?

Or…

never bothered to text her over something so

interested in

message–why did it

Jealous?

Could that be?

Would he ever?

looking toward Evander’s table, only to see him gently brushing

smile dazzling, gaze full

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warmth.

Evander didn’t pull away.

two of them looked every bit

up in

a moment, a sharp ache twisting in her chest. She quickly

to notice, glancing

He narrowed his eyes.

Interesting.

reply

slipped away

“Dr. Sterling.”

out a lipstick to touch up her makeup. “You know, I can’t help but notice–you and Evander seem to get along awfully well.

spoke lightly, as if

smile, Charlotte replied, “You’re overthinking it, Miss Winthrop. Mr. Howard’s devotion to you is obvious. Why

but she

her well. But she knew

distance.

in constant fear that one day, even the guilt he felt toward her would run

unbothered, Tricia laughed.

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