Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 132

Chapter 132

Xavier was already fuming, so when he saw the message, he was determined to track down whoever was spreading rumors. But as soon as he noticed the address–Tranquility Manor–he froze.

Rachel glanced at his phone. “Tranquility Manor? Isn’t that…”

Xavier’s expression darkened. “I’m going over there. I want to see who’s behind this.”

Knowing her husband’s temper and fearing he’d get himself into trouble, Rachel had no choice but to go with him.

They took a cab to Tranquility Manor. As they stepped out, another message pinged: the meeting place was on the second floor of a café right next to the shops by the gate.

Rachel and Xavier entered the café, climbed the stairs to the loft, and stepped out onto the open–air terrace. There, they found a young woman and her son–the only guests outside.

Rachel fixed her gaze on the woman, a suspicion dawning in her mind about her identity.

Xavier strode forward, his tone sharp. “Did you send the message?”

“Yes, that was me.” Tricia stirred her coffee, her manner open and unashamed. “Mr. Sterling, I’m not sure if your daughter ever mentioned me. My name’s Tricia.”

Tricia. The name made Xavier pause for a second.

She went on, “Oh, and how’s your son doing these days?”

Xavier’s hand balled into a fist at his side. “It was you?”

losing his temper, then turned to Tricia. “Miss Winthrop, what Hiram did to

laugh, shifting in her chair so she could stare them down. “No, it’s not enough. I want everyone to know what your shameless

have a child together, and your daughter still forced her way

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face turning red with

Hans shrank back

tone icy and direct. “Miss Winthrop, you’ve got it all wrong. My daughter

are.”

let out a disbelieving laugh. “Excuse me? What’s

ever tell you he was married?” Rachel’s voice was

She stared at Rachel, as if searching for any

to keep his marriage to my daughter a secret

Tricia’s hands clenched around her

records at

is, she and Evander are legally married. Even if Evander fathered a child with you,

Tricia’s mind reeled.

the time she saw Charlotte

they weren’t just

They were married.