Regret Novel 139

The lawyer sent the divorce papers to Howard Enterprises as a priority, confidential delivery, addressed directly to Evander.

Whenever a confidential file marked “urgent” arrived for Mr. Howard, the front desk staff always passed it straight to Natalie.

Natalie took one look at the envelope in her hand–the return address read

“Southborough Legal Associates“-and hesitated for a moment. Still, she knew the rules: urgent confidential packages were for the recipient’s eyes only, and curiosity had never been worth her job.

She carried the envelope into the office. “Mr. Howard, this just came for you. It’s from Southborough Legal Associates.”

Evander was engrossed in a contract, flipping pages with a focused frown. At her words, he glanced up and took the envelope from her.

He had barely started to open it when his phone rang. He glanced at the screen–a call from the hospital.

He answered, listened, and after a moment, pressed out a gruff, “Understood.”

When the call ended, Evander set the envelope aside, pressed his palm to his brow, and rubbed his temples as if to dispel a headache. “Have someone keep an eye on

Jonathan,” he said quietly.

Natalie simply nodded, her expression unreadable. “Of course.”

with Rachel and spotted Jonathan

shirt over a white tee, black jeans tucked into sturdy boots. With his youthful, handsome features, he could’ve easily passed for a college

“Jonathan, what are you-?”

smile. “Your mom already promised to have him over

and opened the

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Chapter 139

Rachel peppered Jonathan with questions–Was he married? Did

best to answer politely, but Rachel’s relentless curiosity was almost too much. Finally, Charlotte came to his rescue: “Mom,

her seat and shot her daughter a look. “Son–in–law? Sweetheart, Jonathan’s a man–he can’t be a daughter–in–law. But a son–in–law, now that’s something I could work with.” She glanced back at

eyes met for a split second before she looked away,

at Jonathan’s lips. “I

good kid. If only… If

sooner.”

her daughter had married Jonathan instead of Evander,

them, “I should run out and pick up some things for

her enthusiasm, but managed a smile. “I’m not picky, Mrs.

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