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.”

made Tricia exhale quietly in relief. She leaned toward him, trying to nestle close. “Evander,

stood up just then. “I’ll

left off–balance, nearly sliding off the bed when he

painfully obvious: ever since she’d come back from

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been generous and accommodating, but his attitude wasn’t what it used

course not–he must think

tried to swallow

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

out of the security office, her brow

had clearly planned everything in advance, and the surveillance camera on the stairwell had conveniently failed during the incident. She must

hesitating a moment, Charlotte pulled up a certain

days, Evander didn’t

absence, honestly,

Charlotte’s clothes were missing. As Charlotte was heading out, Lana asked, “Ma’am, you didn’t get rid of all your

few of her

many dresses gone, it was hard not to be

smiled. “Old clothes. Didn’t

Mr. Howard bought you some new things.” Lana’s grin widened at the mention

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and she didn’t

her

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