Regret Novel 70

Hospital.

Charlotte slipped past Tricia and went straight to Dean Chase to request the

afternoon off. He agreed without hesitation.

Only after leaving the office did she open her group chat and tag Tricia about taking the time off.

Whether Tricia approved or not, Charlotte didn’t care.

Meanwhile, upon hearing that Evander would attend their son’s birthday dinner, Xavier wasted no time spreading the news to every relative he could think of, beaming with pride.

After all, since Charlotte married into the Howard family, Evander could count the number of times he’d visited the Sterlings on one hand. He’d hardly even met the extended family. Because the marriage had been kept secret, most relatives still doubted Xavier’s claims that Evander was their son–in–law, thinking he was just making it up.

Rachel, Charlotte’s mother, watched her husband glow with anticipation and couldn’t help but worry. “Honey, don’t you think you’ve invited a few too many people? Didn’t the Howards insist on keeping things private?”

“Charlotte lacks ambition, and now you’re acting like her?” Xavier shot her a look. “Doesn’t matter who Evander’s heart is set on–Charlotte is his wife, plain and simple. I’m not foolish enough to let them get a divorce.”

“But…”

“Rachel, you need to think about Hiram. If Charlotte and Evander split up now, it won’t do our son any good.”

Rachel lowered her gaze. “I know that, but… I just worry that if we do all this, Evander will be unhappy.”

not like we’re making a scene. You’re

silently in the entryway, having overheard every word

parents reali. she’d arrived. No one knew how long she’d been there,

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cover her embarrassment and walked over Lett you’re here early. Why didn’t you let me

makes no difference whether I’m early or

she looked

Evander? Didn’t he come with you?” Xavier’s concern

the rest are on their way. Don’t let

or not. We’re still a

wrong with you? Do

inherited it from you,” came

“You-!”

spike. This

joined Hans and Evander for lunch–a make–up meal for the last time Hans had been in the hospital,

one!” Hans pointed eagerly at the lobster,

Evander smiled, signaling

was neatly plated, Evander slid the dish

you’re spoiling him far too much. He’ll be

fine. As long as he’s happy,” Evander replied, ruffling Hans’s hair

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