Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 111

Chapter 111

Charlotte hesitated.

After all, it wouldn’t be long before she left the city.

Wesley seemed to sense her dilemma and didn’t prèss her. “I was being presumptuous.”

She shook her head. “Not at all. It’s just that I won’t be staying in the city much longer. I can help for a short while, but long–term…”

“That’s perfectly fine. Even a little help is appreciated.”

Charlotte added his contact details. “How should I address you?”

“Wesley.”

She paused for a moment, startled.

Could he be from the Rayburn family she’d heard about?

“And you?”

“My name’s Charlotte.”

After they exchanged contact information, Charlotte said her goodbyes and left.

Wesley watched her walk away, lost in thought.

Back at Tranquility Manor, Charlotte parked her car and caught a glimpse of Evander’s vehicle in her rearview mirror.

The driver stepped out and opened the back door. Tricia emerged with Hans in her

arms.

followed a moment

and Evander reached out to take Hans. The little boy wrapped his arms around Evander’s

around the

matter how prepared she thought

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for them to go inside before getting out, but then thought, Why should I hide when I’ve

her seatbelt and stepped out of the

as she closed the door, slamming it harder than

at the noise, his gaze lingering on her for a split second before his expression

Sterling, what a coincidence! Evander just took Hans and me to the hospital for his leg X–ray, and we happened to run into

the two of you were up to. No need to keep me updated, unless you want me to play

Tricia’s smile faltered.

lingered on

interest in continuing the charade;

her path. “Dr. Sterling, I want to apologize for what happened the other

back before Tricia could touch her. “Don’t come near me. If

Tricia’s face darkened.

Hans in his wheelchair, straightening up with an air of perfect composure.

Howard. I just don’t want to be blamed for something I didn’t do. Besides, I’m not exactly a glutton

with tears. “Dr. Sterling, I mean it. I never wanted to

and by the way, Miss Winthrop, you’d better be careful about Hiram’s

at the mention,

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witch

Evander frowned. “Charlotte.”

dazzling smile. “If you care so much about Miss Winthrop, why not- just marry her, Mr. Howard? Don’t keep her and her son waiting half a year for a ring. That’s the only way you’ll prove your undying devotion to

striding into the building without

of course, heard

in