Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 130

Vera ran all the way downstairs, her legs still trembling and weak.

She paced anxiously in the lobby, torn between telling Charlotte what she had just overheard and keeping quiet.

If she said nothing, her conscience would haunt her. But if she told Charlotte, she’d be putting herself in a dangerous position…

She was just about to dial Charlotte’s number when, out of nowhere, someone appeared behind her, snatching her phone right out of her hand.

Vera jumped in fright, then went pale as she recognized Tricia’s face.

“So, you were planning to tell Charlotte everything you just heard?” Tricia’s voice was low, almost playful.

Vera’s hands shook, but she didn’t dare answer.

Tricia smiled ever so slightly and pushed the phone back into Vera’s hand. “Go ahead, tell Charlotte if you want. But think carefully about what happens to people who cross me in this hospital.”

“If you want to keep your job in this field, I suggest you get smart. In this world, if you don’t have connections, you’d better learn to keep your head down and your mouth shut.” Tricia moved closer, her tone deceptively gentle. “Besides, even if you help Charlotte, what can she really do for you? What do you stand to gain? Listen to me, sweetheart–look out for yourself, or no one else will.”

Without waiting for a reply, Tricia patted her shoulder. “Think carefully about where your best interests lie–help me, or risk everything for someone who might never come back.”

that, Tricia turned

strength left her. She slid down the wall to the floor,

having seen the morning scandal trending on social

other house staff had left the living room, Miranda let loose. “What on earth is going on between you and Evander? One rumor after another! Even if you two are secretly married, can’t you both keep a lower profile? What do you think the people who know about

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sorry, next time-” Charlotte caught herself, remembering there wouldn’t be a

snapped, not caring who heard. “Do you know how this makes me look to Evander’s grandmother? I can’t even keep my

daughter–in–law in line!”

today?” Evander

his way,

ask?” Miranda shot back, venting her anger on him too. “Are

trashy tabloids stirring up gossip for clicks.” Evander stopped beside Charlotte, slid his arm around her, and pulled her gently to his side. “If I’m

to push

sat back down and poured herself some tea. “If it weren’t for your grandmother, I wouldn’t bother with any

Charlotte’s shoulders.