Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 142

Charlotte watched Jonathan’s car disappear down the street, her thoughts tangled

in confusion.

She was just about to head back inside when her phone rang–it was Dean Chase calling.

Charlotte hesitated for a few seconds before answering. “Dean? Is something wrong?”

“Lottie, good news. The board has lifted your suspension. You’re cleared to return to the hospital. Apparently, your report on Director Fontaine’s misconduct checked out. They’ve confirmed that over the last decade, he’s taken at least a million in bribes.”

Charlotte’s eyes narrowed. “That much?”

“I’ll admit, I never expected Fontaine’s corruption to run this deep. I knew he was dirty, but I didn’t imagine he siphoned off that much from the hospital. He even skimmed half the private payments from patients.”

“Lottie, Fontaine isn’t coming back. You don’t have to worry about him anymore. Also, I want you to take over his position.”

Charlotte frowned. “But I already requested a transfer.”

“There’s still some time before that goes through. For now, I need you to step in as acting director.”

Without hesitation, Charlotte agreed.

The next morning, Charlotte officially returned to the hospital.

As she passed the nurses‘ station, several nurses peeked out, unable to hide their curiosity.

“Oh my god! Wasn’t Dr. Sterling suspended?”

“I heard from the supervisor that the board reversed her suspension and even promoted her to director!”

goes from suspended to director? Did she

Tricia stepped out of the elevator and spotted the group whispering. She approached, smiling.

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Chapter 142

nurses looked awkward, unsure if

was up. “Is something

she’s been

moment

of Charlotte’s new office, her hand at her side unconsciously

the spotless, empty

curtains. Her reflection flashed in the glass; her striking face momentarily hardened,

window, she spotted Evander’s car parked

out of his car and buttoned his coat. Tricia said something Charlotte couldn’t hear, and at that moment, Evander looked up toward the window. “Bad luck,”

turning his gaze away. “She was only suspended for investigation, not fired. Besides, she’s always been good at her

He was praising Charlotte’s abilities?

simmering beneath her polite

unreadable. “You took the ambulance that night. Her father died because of it. Isn’t it natural for her to

arm. “Evander, I didn’t know her father really had a heart

I’m tired.” Evander gently pulled his arm free and pinched the bridge of his nose. “Once Hans is discharged, I’ll move him to the Howard

“Evander-”

what I owed you these past six

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leaving Tricia standing there,

color, disbelief etched