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.

more words with Jonathan when her phone suddenly began

it

A message from Evander.

on Jonathan? Ready to

stared at the screen,

Was he mocking her?

Or…

never bothered to text

if she were interested in another

did it sound

Jealous?

Could that be?

Would he ever?

Evander’s table, only to see him gently

something, her smile dazzling, gaze

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warmth.

Evander didn’t pull away.

two of them looked every bit

up

for a moment, a sharp ache twisting

glancing at

He narrowed his eyes.

Interesting.

didn’t reply to

the intermission, she slipped away

“Dr. Sterling.”

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

as if joking, but Charlotte knew

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

but she

treated her well. But she knew he always kept

distance.

guilt he felt toward her would run out–and then she’d

act unbothered, Tricia laughed.

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