Regret Novel 87

“Where did he go?”

“He left–said something urgent came up.” The nurse paused, remembering something. “Oh, right. He paid your bill, too. Kind young man, that one.

Charlotte lowered her eyes, still clueless about the stranger who had brought her to the hospital. She doubted she’d ever get the chance to repay his kindness.

Evander returned to Tranquility Manor that afternoon. When he pushed open the bedroom door, the room was empty.

Only then did it hit him–Charlotte still wasn’t back.

He grabbed his phone and dialed her number.

Turned off.

A sudden realization struck him: it was nearly impossible to catch a cab out in that remote suburb. A knot formed in his stomach. He snatched his coat and hurried

out the door.

As he reached the front yard, a solitary figure came into view–a slim woman, her silhouette softened by the setting sun. The golden light brought a flush of color back to her pale cheeks, making her look heartbreakingly beautiful.

The tension in Evander’s posture melted. He strode over and took her wrist, pulling her forward so abruptly she nearly stumbled into his arms.

“Why is your phone off?” His voice was sharp.

guard by the interrogation.

battery had run out back at the

some change so she could take the

the nearest station was still over a mile from Tranquility Manor. For the st time in

that the backs of her ankles burned where her shoes had rubbed them. raw, and her

stared at her calm expression, and something inside him twisted.

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could have

what would that have done? Would you have left Tricia behind to come pick me

could have sent someone

for the offer.” She pulled her hand free

way she limped with each step. He frowned, wanting to ignore

the elevator, he caught up, scooped her into his arms

gasped, struggling. “Evander, what are you doing? Put

he said, his tone brooking no

at

through her mind–how easily he’d left her behind, forcing her to trek

finally set her down in the living room. “I’ll get

Her voice stopped him. She looked straight at his back.

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