Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 41

Evander was silent for a moment before finally tearing his gaze away. He let out a mocking laugh. “You really do remember everything, don’t you?”

Charlotte said nothing.

How could she not remember?

Every cutting word he’d ever spoken to her, she had etched into her memory. It had taken her six long years to finally wake up and see things clearly, but better late than never. At least she hadn’t wasted her whole life.

When they arrived at the hospital, Charlotte trailed quietly behind Evander as they made their way to Tricia’s room.

The moment Tricia saw Evander, she sat up in bed with a bright smile. “Evander, you-”

Her eyes darted past him to Charlotte, and her expression froze, hands tightening nervously around the sheets. Why would he bring another woman here to see her?

Charlotte ignored the look, stepping forward with a polite smile. “Director Winthrop, I want to apologize for what happened before.”

Tricia stared in disbelief.

Was this woman actually apologizing to her?

Charlotte bowed her head three times in succession. “I wish you all the best, Director Winthrop–good health, happiness, and may all your wishes come true.”

Tricia was speechless.

Did this woman think she was at

away, his voice tinged with annoyance. “That’s your

she glared at his hand wrapped around Charlotte’s arm. “Besides, Dr. Sterling’s apology

it’s fine. And you only told me to bow my head–three bows seem even more sincere, don’t

eyes, studying her.

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his intense gaze. “I’ve already apologized and shown my respect. I’ll leave

glance,

darkening the

underestimated that woman.

restroom, Charlotte washed her hands and took a moment to steady

waiting for her a few feet

tried to walk past. But he grabbed her by the arm. “You’ve really grown a backbone lately,

her to face him, forcing her to meet his eyes. “Or is this just another one

the faint cologne on his jacket. For

felt dazed.

of it, pulling

I have no tricks up my sleeve. I just… want you and

Let you have her…

colder. He stepped closer. “You think you can just step aside and make that

what you want?” she shot