Cold husband burning regret

Chapter 51

Regret Novel 51

Chapter 51

“Evander, there are no more guest cots left… Why don’t we just… share for tonight?”

Tricia didn’t wait for Evander’s reply. She had no idea if he was about to refuse or agree, but she steeled herself and reached out to help him take off his coat.

She’d had her eye on Evander for ages.

Ever since they’d become adults, she’d wanted him. She’d always wondered what it would be like to be with him.

If only Evander had been willing to touch her back then–just once–maybe she’d never have gone looking for someone else, never would have ended up pregnant.

She’d been such a fool.

So foolish to leave a good man like Evander for someone else.

Her fingers had just reached the third button on his shirt when, suddenly, Evander pressed her hand still.

Tricia flinched, cheeks flushing. “Evander…”

But he only moved her hand away.

She froze, her smile faltering.

said calmly, buttoning his shirt back up with deliberate care. He stood, smoothing his sleeves.

he’d

stood there, rooted in place, her face draining

defeated.

at that moment, her resentment

next morning, Tricia created a new work group chat. She notified all the other doctors and nurses in the department–except Charlotte. As a result, when a crucial meeting began at nine,

was in the middle of his speech when Charlotte slipped in. He seemed almost prepared for the moment. “Dr. Sterling, are you too busy to check your messages? Did you somehow miss the fact that we had a meeting ine this morning? Even if you’re Dean Chase’s favorite, that doesn’t mean you

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think the hospital belongs

spoke, the other department heads around

ripple of murmured criticism among

She simply walked to

speaking to you!

leadership–let’s see how she

you knew about

eyes flicking anxiously

at Charlotte, feigning helplessness. “Dr. Sterling, I’m sure I sent

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