Regret Novel 59

Director Fontaine’s face darkened. “Charlotte, you might not care about your reputation, but the hospital certainly does!”

“Oh, so you do know the hospital’s reputation matters? Funny, I almost thought you owned the place, with how well you’re acting out this little drama.”

“You-!”

“You little tramp, still trying to weasel your way out?” Mrs. Fontaine jabbed a finger at Charlotte, her voice sharp and shrill. “If you aren’t seducing my husband, then what’s with your file saying you’re married? I already asked around–no one’s ever seen your husband! And my husband admitted it himself: this so–called ‘husband‘ of yours is just him! You probably cooked up the whole ‘married‘ story so people wouldn’t know you’re shamelessly sleeping with a married man!”

Everyone who knew Charlotte was aware she was married, but no one had ever actually met her husband.

Now, with Mrs. Fontaine stirring the pot, some people started to believe her.

“Wow, this is wild. What does Dr. Sterling even see in him?”

“She always seemed so proper. Didn’t think she was that type of woman.”

As gossip rippled behind her, Tricia hid a sly smile. She was eager to see if Charlotte had the nerve to bring up her connection to Evander. No matter what Charlotte said, she was trapped–there was no way out of this mess now.

Charlotte shot Tricia a glance and was more certain than ever that Tricia was

behind this whole scene.

not Director Fontaine. After all, we haven’t even exchanged personal phone numbers. Is cheating usually

at Tricia.

don’t

Fontaine on my

you deleted him,” Tricia

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to catch us and deleted all trace of contact ahead of

Tricia’s expression faltered.

made sense–if there really was an affair, wouldn’t they at least have each other’s private numbers or be messaging on WhatsApp? Would anyone be so

the plan was falling apart; they hadn’t even worked out the details.

but before he could speak, Dean Chase’s voice rang out from the back of the crowd. “What’s going on here? Why

crowd parted

eyes turned–not to Dean Chase, but

stern. “Why is no one talking? What are you all doing

forward when Tricia grabbed her arm and cut in, “It’s nothing

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