Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 42

After Tricia fainted, Evander stayed by her side in the hospital room until she finally woke.

“Evander…”

He responded softly. “You’re awake?”

Just then, Director Fontaine stepped into the room, beaming as he approached Evander. “Mr. Howard, you’re here too.”

Evander nodded, making little effort at small talk. “Why did she faint?”

Director Fontaine exchanged a quick glance with Tricia before answering carefully, “This is an old issue from when Director Winthrop was recovering after her pregnancy. She never had proper rest during her confinement, so she’s been left with lingering health problems. With some time to recuperate, she’ll be fine.”

“Evander, I really am all right. I’m sorry I made you worry,” Tricia said, her face as pale as porcelain, her frame so slight she looked as if a breeze could carry her

away.

Evander visibly relaxed, relief softening his features. “What matters is that you’re safe. Hans is still so young–he needs you.” He turned to Director Fontaine. “Arrange for her to have a private suite, the best one. Make sure she gets the best

care.”

enthusiastically. “Of course, sir. I’ll see

myself!”

room with a

any family here, and I hate troubling you all the time. So… could you let Dr. Sterling

darkened, she quickly added, “I don’t mean anything by it. I just want to get closer to Dr. Sterling. She’s a good doctor–I

He fell silent.

doesn’t like me. But I don’t want everyone at the hospital to think I’m

home, apart from my child, you’re the only

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at odds with

though she truly cared about her relationships at work–and genuinely wanted

always agreed to whatever she

this time,

swept over Tricia. In her mind, she couldn’t help but

of you, but…” Evander paused, his tone softening, “I can assign her to report directly to you, at least for now. You’ll be her

about her career and resented Tricia’s sudden arrival. But perhaps it was time to teach both women a lesson in

into a bright smile, the last of

but not enough to shake