Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 26

Chapter 26

Charlotte’s steps froze, her fingers clenching into tight fists.

Evander let out a low, dismissive laugh when she didn’t turn around, blocking her exit. “If you’re thinking of begging Mr. Pembroke for help, you can forget it. The Pembrokes don’t get a say in my affairs.”

That was the final straw–Charlotte broke down entirely, her voice raw and barely more than a choked whisper. “Evander, what do you want from me?”

Without a word, Evander tossed Jonathan’s coat into a nearby trash can, shrugged off his own jacket, and strode toward her.

Charlotte barely had time to process before his coat fell over her shoulders, enveloping her.

He pulled her close, one arm wrapped around her in spite of her resistance, and steered her firmly back to the car.

In the driver’s seat, Natalie glanced over her shoulder and gave a polite nod. “Good evening, Miss Sterling.”

Charlotte felt oddly detached, as if watching herself from somewhere far away. She quickly turned her gaze to the window, her eyes hollow and

unfocused.

Evander shot her a quick look, then signaled for Natalie to drive.

When the car pulled up in front of Tranquility Manor, Charlotte wasted no time–she was out the door and hurrying inside without a single backward glance.

Evander didn’t hurry after her. He turned to Natalie. “Find out exactly what happened tonight.”

Natalie nodded briskly.

came to her senses and

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She slipped it off, tossing it aside

time to see his jacket lying on the floor. He loosened his tie,

strode to the bedroom door, intent on opening it, but found it locked from the

let out a humorless laugh.

sharp turn, he

silence outside before slowly opening her eyes. A single tear slipped

matter anymore. She was done with him. She didn’t want this man in her

table. “Good morning, ma’am. By the way, before he

Not go to the hospital? What was that supposed to

was growing anxious. She still hadn’t heard

to sit around

she called

Evander on what happened in the private lounge

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Chapter 26

darkened as he answered.

Sterling come to the office? I asked her to handle that investment meeting for you yesterday, but the government reps said they never

of forced concern in Tricia’s

furrowed. “Why

in my place. I didn’t expect…” Her voice broke into quiet