Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 31

Chapter 31

Tricia managed to put on an expression of pure sincerity, as if afraid Evander might miss her performance–she almost convinced even herself.

Charlotte just offered a faint smile. “No need. The truth will come out soon enough.”

With that, she turned and walked away.

Tricia’s face stiffened for a moment. Sensing the man’s gaze beside her, her spine went rigid. She looked up at him, eyes brimming with wounded innocence. “Evander, if I’d known Dr. Sterling disliked me this much, I

never would have come…”

Evander calmly looked away, scooping Hans into his arms. “From now on, stay away from her.”

His words were meant for Tricia.

She froze, then dropped her gaze. A glint of coldness flashed through her eyes. “Evander, are you… taking Dr. Sterling’s side?”

Taking her side?

Evander’s brow furrowed.

He didn’t answer her question, only said evenly, “She’s complicated. If you get too close, you’ll only get hurt. I’m just looking out for you.”

At those words, the shadow in Tricia’s heart vanished. Any lingering doubt was swept away.

So what if that woman Charlotte actually managed to seduce Evander? She had plenty of ways to get rid of that troublemaker.

She *had* to marry into the Howard family–no matter what.

Chapter 31

Late at night.

to sleep when she heard

been pitch dark, but now a faint, golden light spilled in. Lying with her back to the door, she opened her eyes just enough to see a shadow on the wall drawing closer to

eyes quickly,

alone, waiting up for Evander–never

until exhaustion and disappointment

stop waiting

the bed for a while, then quietly took off his jacket and tie and

same sleeping posture even as he finished his shower and

bed beside her, she tensed

enough that she could feel

her lashes but said nothing,

did he call

didn’t know when she finally fell asleep. But when she awoke, she found

experienced anything

a moment, she

It might have been the first

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sleep in so late

strong frame outlined in the gentle morning light that filtered through a gap in the

Serene. Lazy. Proud.

these were part

wondered if she was still dreaming. She reached out, almost