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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.

few more words with Jonathan when her phone suddenly began

picked it

A message from Evander.

Jonathan? Ready

stared at the screen, biting her

Was he mocking her?

Or…

never bothered to text

were interested in another man, would Evander

did it sound almost…

Jealous?

Could that be?

Would he ever?

her head, looking toward Evander’s table, only to see him gently brushing Tricia’s hair

her smile

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warmth.

Evander didn’t pull away.

looked every bit like a couple

wrapped up

moment, a sharp ache twisting in her chest.

notice, glancing at Charlotte, then

He narrowed his eyes.

Interesting.

didn’t reply to

slipped away to the

“Dr. Sterling.”

approached, pulling 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. Are you just

as if

it, Miss Winthrop. Mr. Howard’s devotion to you is obvious. Why would you ever doubt his

faltered, but she

the surface, Evander treated her well.

distance.

the guilt he felt toward her

act unbothered, Tricia laughed. “Why

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