Regret Novel 135

After Charlotte finished the paperwork for Xavier’s passing, she got ready to take Rachel home. As they stepped out of the hospital, they ran into Jonathan.

He climbed out of his car and walked toward them, his expression somber. “I heard about what happened in your family,” he said quietly.

Charlotte froze, unable to find any words.

Jonathan gave Rachel a respectful nod. “I’m so sorry for your loss, Mrs. Sterling.”

Rachel simply nodded, her face vacant and hollow, as if she were just a shell.

“Jonathan,” Charlotte rasped, “I need to take my mom home first.”

“I’m not comfortable letting you drive in your state. Let me get you both home.” Jonathan’s voice was gentle but firm.

Charlotte looked at him, then nodded. “Thank you.”

Jonathan drove them to the Sterling house. As they pulled up, a neighbor across the street spotted them. Unaware of the tragedy that had struck the Sterlings, she called out, “Oh, Rachel, is that your son–in–law coming to see you?”

Jonathan paused, mid–motion as he helped Rachel out of the car, the word “son–in–law” catching him off guard.

But Rachel was lost in her own world, unable to process anything around her, and didn’t respond.

on getting her mother

without so much as a wave, the neighbor muttered under her breath, “Such long faces, you’d think someone

Jonathan lending a hand. Once Rachel was back in her bedroom, she finally spoke, her

but she knew her mother needed space after everything that had happened. “Mom, I’ll be right outside.

the bedroom door

the living room, Jonathan watched her anxiously. “How’s

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head.

closer. “Charlotte, if you need anything–anything at all–just ask. And don’t try to shoulder this alone.” He rested a

kindness almost broke

you need to,”

hold back any longer. She pressed her hand to her mouth, doing her best to stifle

into his arms, holding her as she

Three days later.

Aside from Darleen, who came out of genuine grief, most of the Sterling family seemed more interested in what they

son marrying you, would he have died so young? You’re nothing but bad luck! And now you think you can take over the Sterling family’s

the tirade, silent and

stepped into the hall. “That’s

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