Regret Novel 69

“And who’s this?”

Jonathan’s gaze shifted to the young man sitting across from Charlotte. Charlotte smiled. “My brother, Hiram.”

“Ah, Mr. Sterling.” Jonathan reached out to shake his hand. “I’m

Pembroke–Jonathan Pembroke. I’m a friend of your sister’s.”

Hiram shook his hand, looking awkward, a little uncomfortable at being treated so formally for the first time.

“Jonathan Pembroke? Are you eating here too?”

“Yeah, I’m here with a few friends,” Jonathan replied, glancing over his shoulder and waving to a group upstairs.

Up on the second level sat the usual crowd from his social circle–the sons and daughters of wealthy families, without a doubt.

“Weren’t you supposed to treat me to dinner? You still owe me a meal, remember?”

The thought suddenly struck Charlotte, and she laughed. “You’re right. If you hadn’t mentioned it, I probably would’ve forgotten. So, when are you free?”

Jonathan shrugged. “I’m free whenever you are.”

Charlotte nodded. “How about this weekend? I’m off work.”

He smiled faintly. “Sounds good.”

biting down on his fork. “Sis, do you think that guy’s got

and coughed. “What are you talking

known Jonathan since college. If he’d ever been interested in her, he would’ve

trying to get close to you. People used to say we didn’t even look like siblings. Why couldn’t I

paused mid–bite and looked up at

but looking at him closely, she realized he actually took after their mother. When their mom was young, she’d

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and handsome he cut a fine fou She, on the other hand, didn’t look

Could it be…

sudden thought flashed through Charlotte’s mind,

long as she could remember. Something that far–fetched couldn’t

from a

that, Charlotte brushed off

Manor until nearly nine–thirty. As she stepped inside, she was startled by the silhouette on the living room

a casual air. One arm rested

“You’ve been coming home later

Howard cares about my schedule,” Charlotte replied,

“Wait.”

She turned, puzzled.

on the table, his expression unreadable.

blinked, taking a moment

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