Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 101

Chapter 101

What Charlotte had once yearned for with every fiber of her being was this exact moment: standing together with him, in front of everyone, as a real

couple–intimate, not strangers bound only by marriage on paper.

Everything she had wished for over the years had come true in just a matter of weeks.

And ironically, it all happened right as she was ready to let go.

Was this the universe’s way of pitying the last six years she’d given, or did Evander feel guilty about what happened with Hiram? Had he finally decided to treat her a little better?

Charlotte’s nose prickled as emotion threatened to spill over, but she forced herself

to swallow it back down.

“Mr. Howard, your girlfriend looks absolutely stunning in this dress! She could be a movie star–she’s gorgeous!” the sales assistant gushed, unable to hold back her

praise.

“She’s not my girlfriend-”

“I’m just Mr. Howard’s assistant,” Charlotte cut in, almost at the same time.

Natalie blinked, caught off guard.

Their eyes met for a split second before Charlotte quickly looked away, polite and distant. “Thank you, Mr. Howard, for coming with me to pick out clothes. As for the dress, you can deduct the cost from my paycheck. I’ll go get changed now.”

for Evander’s reply before turning

slid aside unexpectedly. Evander stepped in,

stared at him, startled, lowering

her in, lips brushing her ear as he spoke low and quietly. /’What, do

She shivered, silent.

he murmured, noticing her trembling and holding her tighter. In the narrow space, his heartbeat and his body heat

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night, after he’d been drugged, when he’d truly let

feel how close he was; close enough that their bodies pressed together, close enough that

his lips were about to meet hers, his phone

break and let out

took out his phone and

back already. When are you two coming

home soon,”

at Charlotte, then left the

then followed him

Howard Manor.

with striking features and an athletic build. Even with age in his face–wrinkles

entered the room

turned toward the man, and almost in unison, called

the lid off his

visit. How could the kids not come home?” Miranda said warmly, waving Evander over. “You and your father haven’t seen each other in ages–make sure you spend

over me. Evander has his own family now,