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.”

Charlotte walked downstairs with Rachel and spotted Jonathan already leaning against the car,

casually today–denim shirt over a white tee, black jeans tucked into sturdy boots. With his youthful, handsome

“Jonathan, what are you-?”

already promised to have him over for dinner, you

opened the car door for

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trees. From the passenger seat, Rachel peppered Jonathan with questions–Was he married? Did

answer politely, but Rachel’s relentless curiosity was almost too much. Finally, Charlotte came to his rescue: “Mom, anyone listening would think you’re interviewing him

“Son–in–law? Sweetheart, Jonathan’s a man–he can’t be a daughter–in–law. But a

eyes met for a split second before she looked away, flustered, rubbing the

smile played at Jonathan’s lips.

dramatically. “Jonathan’s such a good kid. If only… If only

sooner.”

married Jonathan instead of

pick up some things for dinner. There’s still time to find something fresh at the

taken aback by her enthusiasm, but

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