Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 76

Charlotte didn’t want to bother him and was about to politely refuse, but Jonathan seemed to see right through her. “Don’t worry about it. We’re headed in the same direction anyway, and honestly, finding a driver during the day is a lot tougher than at night. Why not just let my guy drive your car home for you?”

“As for the cost, just pay the usual rate you’d pay for a driving service. That way, you’re not taking advantage. Sound fair?”

Charlotte hesitated. She already owed him so much.

But something in his tone put her at ease.

She agreed.

Jonathan dropped Charlotte off at Tranquility Manor.

He pulled up outside the main gate. “Is this the place?”

Charlotte nodded and transferred him $40 as payment. Only after she saw the

notification on his phone did she open the door and step out.

Jonathan watched her walk into the gated community, then didn’t linger. He told his driver to go.

Across the street, a white Audi was parked. Inside sat Tricia.

She watched as Charlotte got out of Jonathan’s car and entered the neighborhood,

her fingers clenching tight around the steering wheel, face dark with jealousy.

She’d seen that license plate at the Center for Sleep Medicine–it was Mr. Pembroke’s car.

that bitch really was

wanted to steal Evander as

wicked idea flashed through her mind. A plan began to

and stepped inside the house. As she crossed the threshold, she looked up and saw a man leaning against the bar by

buttons undone, cuffs rolled up

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gleaming on

as if he’d been waiting

Charlotte blinked in surprise.

been coming home more often lately–at all hours,

expression shadowed. “You finally decided to

laugh, with a trace of self–mockery. “Anyone listening would think you’ve

even hesitate. “I have been

froze, staring at him in

said he’d

Was that possible?

dark as ink. “Did you have

How did he know…?

mind snapped back–so that’s what this

for her. He was worried about scandal, about her making

with is none of your business, Mr. Howard.” Charlotte brushed

grabbed her wrist, hard. She stumbled backward, caught off–guard, and in a heartbeat he’d pinned

his breath hot at her ear. “Didn’t

let out a breathless