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.

back up with deliberate care. He stood, smoothing his sleeves. “Hans is

react, he’d already left

stood there, rooted in place, her face draining

defeated.

at that moment, her resentment toward Charlotte

created a new work group chat. She notified all the other doctors and nurses in the department–except Charlotte. As a result, when

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

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think the hospital belongs to your

as he spoke, the other

ripple of murmured

offer any explanation. She

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

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

poised, “Director Fontaine, since you knew about the nine o’clock meeting, may I ask why no one

anxiously to

at Charlotte, feigning helplessness. “Dr. Sterling, I’m sure I sent the notice in the group

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