Cold husband burning regret

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.

just returned from the hospital when they noticed neighbors eyeing them curiously, whispering behind

familiar with that

gossip in this neighborhood, and everyone acted the

is it true what I heard–your daughter’s got herself mixed up with some rich guy? People are saying she’s

Sterlings‘ faces darkened

snapped, “Nonsense! Who’s spreading

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don’t know,” the vendor shrugged, “That’s just what I heard. Everyone around here’s talking

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

on, Xavier,” someone chimed in, “You always said your daughter was married, but she’s always coming home alone. We’ve never even

there’s fire.

a loss for words. He knew there was no proof, but

her arm through Xavier’s, fixing the crowd with a steely gaze. “Since when does a son–in–law have to visit his in–laws all the time? Did

ever come by to see his wife’s parents? And besides, once kids are married, it’s their business how they

move in with us?”

a stop

ringing clear, “If I hear anyone spreading rumors about my daughter again, I swear I won’t let it slide–even

the Sterlings walked away, the crowd soon