Regret Novel 49

Chapter 49

Evander didn’t linger–he was out the door in moments.

Tricia watched his retreating figure, fists clenched so tightly her knuckles turned white, jaw set as if she might grind her teeth to dust.

He’d promised he’d stay tonight, promised he’d be here for the child.

Was he running off for *her*? That woman?

No. Impossible.

He was protective of her and their son–after ten years together, he couldn’t just change his heart overnight, not because she’d been gone for six years. She knew Evander too well.

He was never one for casual flings.

He wasn’t the type to fall for anyone on a whim.

Tricia forced herself to calm down, reassuring herself that no matter what happened, Evander had always sided with her and their boy. That had to mean something; she was certain there was still a place for her in his heart.

Besides, some plaything wasn’t worth her worry.

Meanwhile, in her office, Charlotte rolled up the leg of her slacks. Her knees were mottled with bruises, and there were faint marks from the ridges in the tile floor.

The door swung open unexpectedly, and she hastily covered her legs.

“Charlotte–what happened to your knees?” Hiram strode in, lunch bag in hand, catching her off guard.

bump on her forehead.

a fight, so Charlotte grabbed

How do you end

`ry day. I

“The hospital stairs get mopped and disinfected wasn’t paying attention

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Chapter 49

opened his mouth, then shut it, sinking into the chair with

on her desk.

her famous chicken soup. She made a big batch and sent some for you to try.” He

at the

hot meal when Hiram was there. Even then, whether it was a home–cooked roast or fresh fruit, she only got what he

realized just how blatantly

You don’t like the soup?”

smile and took a sip. “No,

Charlotte quietly sipping her soup while Hiram chattered away, spinning stories

in her smile he’d never seen when she was with

darkened. He lowered his hand and walked away without

evening, Charlotte dropped Hiram off at

his head. “Aren’t you coming in to see Mom

then smiled. “They’ve got you, Hiram. That’s enough for

say anything else,

their mother, came out

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