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.”

Jonathan left, Hiram watched him go, biting down on his fork. “Sis, do you think that guy’s got a thing

choked and coughed. “What are

If he’d ever been interested in her, he would’ve made a move long

pulling a face. “What can I say? My sister’s gorgeous–guys are always trying to get close to you. People used to say we didn’t even look like siblings.

mid–bite and looked

joking, but looking at him closely, she realized he actually took after their mother.

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fine fou She, on the other

Could it be…

flashed through Charlotte’s mind, but she quickly dismissed

as she could remember. Something that far–fetched

or someone from a previous generation.

brushed off the

at home, Charlotte didn’t get back to Tranquility Manor until nearly nine–thirty. As she stepped inside, she was startled by the silhouette

One arm rested along the back of the sofa, the other holding a glass

glanced down at his watch. “You’ve been coming

doubt Mr. Howard cares about my schedule,” Charlotte replied, walking past

“Wait.”

She turned, puzzled.

table,

taking a moment to realize

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