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Regret Novel 95

Charlotte followed Evander back to Tranquility Manor. Once he’d made up his mind, she knew arguing would be pointless.

He punched in the security code and let them inside. Evander entered first; Charlotte trailed after him.

As the foyer lights flickered on, he calmly shrugged off his coat and unfastened his watch. Every movement–measured, unhurried–seemed to radiate a quiet

aggression in the cramped silence, making her instinctively anxious.

“I’ll sleep in the guest room.”

She made her position clear, brushing past him toward the hallway.

Evander watched her go, saying nothing.

Inside the guest room, Charlotte’s first instinct was to lock the door behind her.

She was scared.

Afraid of losing control–afraid, too, of letting herself waver.

The next morning, Charlotte headed straight to the hospital. Two new bodyguards, clearly on rotation, now stood outside the ICU doors.

Xavier had arrived early, bringing

obvious–whether from a sleepless night or from worry, Charlotte couldn’t tell. “Lottie, the men outside… Those are Evander’s people, aren’t

Xavier cut in, “Who else would

Evander in high regard,

to reach their heights. To be connected with the Howards was an opportunity not just to elevate the Sterlings into high society, but to set his own son

happened to his son because of the woman Evander kept on the side, Xavier’s feelings toward Evander had grown complicated. He

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Chapter 5

their rounds,

brother… Is his

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results were grim: complete loss of external awareness, no consciousness. The only functions left were those controlled by the thalamus and

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never seen brain damage

but this wasn’t just a simple case of assault.

Charlotte’s expression darkened.

state recover in a month, others take years–if they ever wake at all. The cost will be significant. You’ll