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.

off to sleep when she heard a noise outside

been pitch dark, but now a faint, golden light spilled in. Lying with her back to the door,

shut her eyes quickly, feigning

she’d spent countless nights alone, waiting up for Evander–never glimpsing even

waited until exhaustion and

her to stop

a while, then quietly took off his jacket and tie and

the same sleeping posture even as he finished his shower and emerged. She didn’t move

into bed beside her, she tensed for

that she could feel

the faint trembling of her lashes but said nothing, simply lay down and switched off

he

she finally fell asleep. But when she awoke, she found herself lying with her head

experienced anything like

a moment, she

asleep. It might

212

20:21

Chapter 31

sleep in so late in her

strong frame outlined in the gentle morning light that filtered through a gap in the curtains. The pale glow softened and concealed his features, making

Serene. Lazy. Proud.

of these were part of

still dreaming. She reached out, almost wanting