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. “Hans is asleep. I’ll head

Tricia could react, he’d already left

in place, her face draining

defeated.

her resentment toward

She notified all the other doctors and nurses in the department–except Charlotte. As

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

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Or do you think

soon as he spoke, the other department heads

ripple of murmured criticism among the

didn’t offer any explanation. She

“Dr. Sterling, I’m speaking to you! Care

front of the leadership–let’s see how she talks her way

you knew about the

his eyes flicking anxiously to Tricia in

Charlotte, feigning helplessness. “Dr. Sterling, I’m

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