Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 21

“I’ll have Natalie drive you home.”

Evander pulled his arm free from her grasp and strode away without another glance.

As she watched Evander leave her behind, Tricia’s grip tightened on her bracelet. Her eyes flashed with venom.

Damn Charlotte.

How dare she think she can compete with me for a man!

Tricia stepped aside, pulled out her phone, and quickly dialed a number.

Charlotte had just reached the parking lot when she noticed Jonathan following her.

She turned, surprised. “Jonathan?”

He stopped in front of her and shrugged. “I believe in you, Charlotte. You’re not that kind of person.”

She blinked. “Why…why do you trust me?”

“I trust Professor Carstairs’s judgment.” Jonathan crossed his arms, a wry smile on his lips. “The old man never gets it wrong. And neither do I, especially when it comes to spotting fakes.”

Jonathan was notorious for his sharp eye when it came to women. In their social circles, he’d even earned the nickname “ladies‘ confidant.”

He’d seen every type of woman there was. Anyone trying to play games in front of him was just asking for trouble.

Charlotte couldn’t help but laugh. “Thanks, Jonathan.”

“No need to thank me, Charlotte.” He stepped a little closer, lowering his

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voice. “Need any help?”

she could answer, a cool voice came from behind

who it was. She kept

set her up tonight, Tricia was hardly the one who could truly humiliate her. The person who could make her

chuckle. “Mr. Howard, did you lose your new girlfriend already? Or is she still

seize Charlotte’s arm and pulling her firmly to his side. “I need to speak

This about your

concern you, Mr.

it does. She’s Professor Carstairs’s favorite student. As

her business is

darkened just a shade. “Is that so? I’m

professor always said she

you’re up to

smile faded

for a reply,

didn’t let go until they reached his car, where she finally

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here to stand up for your precious first love? Fine! What’s your plan? March me to the

what you want, then let’s just get the divorce over with. That way, Mr. Howard, no one can point fingers at you for having

ex–wife-”

“Have you said enough?”

her back against

turned her face away,

eyes. Staring at her pale, delicate face, his brow furrowed. “Where did you get this idea? Did I ever say

gave a cold, bitter laugh. “So you want me to

always his