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.

of the bump on her forehead. Instantly, he bristled with anger. “Who the hell did this

so Charlotte grabbed his arm to stop him. “I just fell,

not a kid anymore. How do you

`ry day. I

“The hospital stairs get mopped and disinfected wasn’t paying attention and slipped. What, are you going to go yell at

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Chapter 49

mouth, then shut it, sinking into the chair with

lunchbox on her desk. “So,

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

looked at the bowl, falling

then, whether it was a

just how blatantly their parents

soup?” Hiram’s voice broke

head with a gentle smile and took a sip.

knock, when the scene inside caught his eye: Charlotte quietly sipping her soup while Hiram chattered away,

lightness in her smile he’d never

He lowered his hand and walked away without

Hiram off at

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

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

he could say anything else, she pulled

mother, came out onto the

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