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.”

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

myself!”

left the room with a

I don’t have any family here, and I hate troubling you all the time. So… could you let Dr.

anything by it. I just want to get closer to Dr. Sterling.

He fell silent.

eyes. “I’m not naive–i know Dr. Sterling doesn’t like me. But I don’t want everyone at the hospital to think I’m

returned home, apart from my child, you’re the only friend I have left.

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at odds

and genuine, as though she truly cared about

whatever she asked, no matter how unreasonable her

this time, he

she couldn’t help but picture Evander and Charlotte in

but…” Evander paused, his tone softening, “I can assign her to report directly

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

eyes before she broke into a bright smile, the last of her

threat, but not enough to

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