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?”

his arm, trying to keep him from losing his temper, then turned to Tricia. “Miss Winthrop, what Hiram did to you was inexcusable. We failed as parents, and our son

Tricia let out a/cold laugh, shifting in her chair so she could stare them down. “No, it’s not enough. I want everyone to know what your

child together, and your daughter still forced her way in. That kind of home–wrecking, immoral behavior–do you

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roared, his face

shrank

tone icy and direct. “Miss Winthrop, you’ve got it

are.”

laugh. “Excuse me?

tell you he was married?” Rachel’s

lips. She stared at Rachel,

his marriage to my daughter a secret to avoid gossip. Turns out, he

Tricia’s hands clenched around her cup, her face going pale.

believe me, you can check the records at city hall, or go ask the Howard family

“You accuse my daughter of being a mistress, but the truth is, she and Evander are legally married. Even if Evander fathered a child with you, that child is still illegitimate.

Tricia’s mind reeled.

time she saw Charlotte at the Howard home. The familiarity Charlotte

they weren’t

They were married.