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Chapter 102

Regret Novel 102

As soon as Ilse spoke, Miranda shot Charlotte a loaded glance–one that didn’t escape Rosemary, the only other person who knew the truth.

Six years of marriage, and still nothing. Even a hen could have laid eggs for years by now, yet Charlotte’s belly was as flat as ever.

Could she be barren?

Miranda, who had never really warmed to Charlotte, felt a wave of irritation. The thought that her daughter–in–law might not be able to bear children had her ready to advise her son to file for divorce right there at the table.

Charlotte’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

Was it really her choice not to have children?

If only it were that simple. The truth was, someone else in this marriage didn’t want a child with her.

“I…”

Charlotte was just about to explain when she felt a warm hand close gently over hers. Evander spoke up, “We’re just not ready for kids yet.”

His words stung. Charlotte pressed her lips together, a sour ache blooming in her chest.

How could she forget–he already had a child.

Forcing herself to play along, she managed a smile for Ilse. “That’s right, Aunt Ilse.”

are bouncing grandkids on their knees, and I haven’t even held

shouldn’t rush. Even at my age, I’m not desperate to see great–grandchildren. Why

eager to deflect the attention, she turned to the Jensen family. “Genevieve’s about the right

Have

considered arranging

Jensen and I were just talking about whether it’s

old matriarch looked surprised. “Oh? Jensen, Ilse, do

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a glass of wine, Jensen replied, “Well, to be honest, it’s Genevieve who has someone in mind. She’s taken a liking to the

The Rayburn family?

Charlotte was momentarily stunned.

the Howard, Carstairs, and Sutherland families, the Rayburns were one of Vandalia’s

wielded power, then the latter two certainly had wealth. Charlotte’s mother–in–law, Miranda, was the Sutherlands‘ eldest daughter. Rumor had it that when she married into the Howards, her

billion dollars.

south, overtaking the Sutherlands to become the region’s wealthiest family. Their rapid ascent was nothing short of

Jensen and Ilse hinted at a possible alliance with

sipped his soup, drawling, “An

the fold,” someone mused, “it would

heir, isn’t he

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