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.

Jonathan when her phone suddenly

it up and

A message from Evander.

setting your sights on Jonathan? Ready to

the

Was he mocking her?

Or…

bothered to text

in another man, would Evander

message–why did

Jealous?

Could that be?

Would he ever?

table, only to see him gently brushing Tricia’s

something, her smile dazzling, gaze full

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warmth.

Evander didn’t pull away.

bit

wrapped up

sharp ache

seemed to notice, glancing at Charlotte,

He narrowed his eyes.

Interesting.

reply to

intermission, she slipped

“Dr. Sterling.”

and Evander

spoke lightly, as if joking, but

Miss Winthrop. Mr. Howard’s devotion to you is

smile faltered, but she quickly

treated her well. But she knew he

distance.

constant fear that one day, even the guilt he felt toward her would run out–and then

act unbothered, Tricia laughed. “Why would

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