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.”

course,

myself!”

room

family here, and

eyes darkened, she quickly added, “I don’t mean anything by it. I just want to get closer

He fell silent.

know Dr. Sterling doesn’t like me. But I don’t want

my child, you’re

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odds

she truly cared about her relationships at work–and genuinely

agreed to whatever she asked, no matter how unreasonable her

this time,

wave of unease swept over Tricia. In her mind, she couldn’t help but picture Evander and

suited to take care 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

her career and resented Tricia’s sudden arrival. But perhaps it was time to

in Tricia’s eyes before she broke into a bright smile, the last of her gloom and frustration vanishing.

Charlotte was a threat, but not enough to