Regret Novel 28

Chapter 28

Evander eased himself into the visitor’s chair, crossing his long legs. He cut a striking figure–tall, broad–shouldered, effortlessly elegant in any suit he wore. His looks were the stuff of college legend, the kind that turned heads and made people whisper, all chiseled features and

movie–star charm.

He’d been the campus heartthrob back in college, the man every girl swooned over. Yet, for three years, he’d quietly showered her with affection in private, nearly bringing her to the altar.

Whenever Tricia thought about it, a wave of resentment twisted in her

chest.

And bitter regret, too.

“So, what exactly happened at that dinner?”

She stiffened; of all things, he wanted to talk about that? Carefully, she forced tears to her eyes. “It was my fault. I mixed up the private room numbers, and that’s why Dr. Sterling ended up in danger. No matter how she treats me, I deserve it.”

Evander’s expression grew hard to read, and he didn’t reply.

The longer he stayed silent, the more unsettled Tricia became.

“Evander, do you not believe me?”

“That’s not it.” He paused for a few seconds. “Don’t overthink things.”

leaned toward him, trying to nestle close. “Evander,

just then. “I’ll

off–balance, nearly sliding off the

obvious: ever since she’d come back

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generous and accommodating, but his attitude wasn’t what

course not–he must think she was tainted

tried to swallow

fact that she’d had a child with another man, would Evander be keeping his distance

the

advance, and the surveillance camera on the stairwell had conveniently failed during the incident.

a certain WhatsApp chat and sent off a quick

two days, Evander didn’t return

absence, honestly,

clothes were missing. As Charlotte was heading

of her own things had disappeared

so many dresses gone, it

just smiled. “Old clothes. Didn’t fit anymore, so I

bought you some new things.” Lana’s grin

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smile faded, and she didn’t

her

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