Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 74

Chapter 74

Charlotte was momentarily taken aback when the man finally arrived, late as ever.

Evander stopped in front of them, barely glancing at her before turning to Hiram. “I didn’t bring a proper gift, so consider this a substitute.”

He handed over an envelope.

It looked thin and light, but Charlotte knew there wasn’t cash inside. Whatever it was, it had to be worth far more.

Hiram declined, shaking his head. “No need, really. My birthday’s already over.”

Charlotte shot him a surprised look.

When did her little brother become so grown–up?

In the past, he’d never once turned down anything Evander gave him.

Since Hiram refused, Evander didn’t push it. “Alright. If you change your mind, let me know.”

Without warning, he grabbed Charlotte by the wrist and led her away before she could react.

Hiram watched them leave, his expression cold. His mind kept replaying the pictures and messages he’d received from a woman named Tricia.

His brother–in–law was having an affair.

No wonder his sister wanted a divorce.

hurt Charlotte, Hiram deleted the

sister and Evander, he’d

quietly through town on the

hadn’t said a single word since getting in–not even to ask why he’d broken his promise.

work call, discussing business for a few minutes before finally turning to her. “I got tied up at work today.

him for

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he… explaining himself

That was rare.

She didn’t

She nodded. “Okay.”

his eyes, watching her for what felt like half a minute. “You don’t have anything else

busy man–I

offered a faint smile, then turned to

demeanor was distant, cool

into a thin line, saying nothing more. Only then did he notice a small, dried stain of wine on her

Charlotte went straight to shower without a

case in his hands before pulling out a cigarette and lighting up. After a moment, he picked up his phone and called Natalie. “Could you pass my Celestia Towers gold membership card to the Sterlings? Call it my

“Of course, Mr. Howard.”

for once, Charlotte slept in until half past ten. She remembered promising Jonathan she’d take him out to lunch, so

“Ma’am?”

Charlotte paused in the foyer,

Lana walked to the wine cabinet and retrieved a card, placing it