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.”

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

up just then. “I’ll

off

ever since

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

not–he must think she

to swallow the

it weren’t for the fact that she’d had a child

stepped out of the security office,

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

moment, Charlotte pulled up a certain WhatsApp chat and

two days, Evander didn’t return to

absence, honestly,

Charlotte’s clothes were missing. As Charlotte was heading out, Lana

of her own things

gone, it was hard

clothes. Didn’t fit anymore, so I

Howard bought you some new things.” Lana’s grin widened at the mention of Evander, almost

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faded, and she

then, her

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