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

his voice tinged

Tricia said quickly, forcing a gentle tone as she glared at his hand wrapped around Charlotte’s arm.

it’s fine. And you only told

her. Something about her felt

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looked away from his intense gaze. “I’ve already apologized

glance,

Evander, her face darkening the moment Charlotte left. She

underestimated that woman.

to steady herself. When she

her a few

to walk past. But he grabbed her

his eyes. “Or is this just another one of

faint cologne on his jacket. For a second,

felt dazed.

snapped out of it, pulling herself free. “Mr. Howard,

no tricks up my sleeve. I just…

Let you have her…

He stepped closer. “You think you can

what you want?”