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

he stood up just then. “I’ll

left off–balance, nearly sliding off the bed

was painfully obvious: ever since she’d come

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and accommodating, but his attitude wasn’t

think

tried to swallow the

had a child with another man, would

of the security office, her brow

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

Charlotte pulled up a certain

didn’t return to Tranquility

absence, honestly, was

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

of her own things

many dresses gone, it was hard not

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

Lana’s grin widened at the

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faded, and

then, her

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