Regret Novel 131

Charlotte tried to pull her hand free, but Evander’s grip was too strong. After struggling for a while, she let out an exasperated laugh. “Evander, weren’t you the one who told me to keep my distance from you? You didn’t want people to get the wrong idea, remember? What, have you forgotten your own words?”

Evander’s brow furrowed as the memory flickered in his mind. He had said that.

He’d assumed she didn’t care either…

His grip on her wrist loosened slightly. “You remember it pretty well, don’t you?”

“I’ve got a good memory. Some things you might’ve forgotten, but I haven’t.”

Charlotte finally wrenched her hand free, her words pointed.

She’d tested him so many times, but all she ever got in return was his silence.

Maybe it was for the best. That part of their past was a nightmare for him, anyway. If he wanted to forget, she’d let him.

There was a faint, detached smile in Charlotte’s eyes. “Let’s just keep things the way they were–strangers, nothing more. I appreciate you stepping in for me today, but that’s what you should’ve done. I don’t owe you anything.”

She didn’t wait for a reply. Without a backward glance, Charlotte walked away.

Evander stood in the garden, watching her go, a flicker of guilt and regret passing through his eyes.

from the hospital when they noticed neighbors

familiar with that

in this neighborhood, and everyone acted the

a nearby food stall, always bold and nosy, called out to them. So, is it true what I heard–your daughter’s got

Sterlings‘ faces

snapped, “Nonsense! Who’s

13:02

the vendor shrugged, “That’s just what I heard. Everyone around

people gathered, drawn by the commotion, Xavier’s face went pale with anger. “Who’s making up these stories?

chimed in, “You always said your daughter was married, but she’s always coming

say–where there’s smoke, there’s fire. If it’s not true,

loss for words. He knew there was no proof, but he couldn’t argue

crowd with a steely gaze. “Since when does a son–in–law have to visit his in–laws

his wife’s parents? And besides, once kids are married, it’s their business how

move in with us?”

a stop

rumors about my daughter again,

away,

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