Regret Novel 150

Charlotte ignored Evander’s burning gaze and walked straight to Winston. “Mr. Rivers, I’ve never been one to prove my abilities with words. Whether you believe in me or not is your choice. But if you choose to trust me, I won’t let you down.”

Winston faltered for a moment, perhaps realizing how he’d behaved earlier. Lowering his head in front of everyone, he murmured, “Miss Sterling, I apologize for doubting you before.” When he looked up again, his expression was grave. “You really are everything Dr. Chase said–a brilliant physician. No, I dare say, a born prodigy.”

“You’re too kind.”

Winston exchanged a few words with Tricia, then stayed by his wife’s side as she was wheeled to her room.

Inside the surgical department, praise for Charlotte was everywhere, drowning out the earlier rumors and negativity about her as if they had never existed.

Tricia watched as Evander’s eyes stayed fixed on Charlotte, who was now surrounded by colleagues. Her hand clenched involuntarily.

All those efforts to smear Charlotte’s reputation–all undone just because she pulled off this surgery.

“Evander, Tricia said in a small voice, “I was wrong about Charlotte. It’s my fault…” She turned toward Charlotte, forcing herself to continue, “I was only thinking of the hospital’s reputation. If the surgery had failed, everyone’s job would have been on the line. Thankfully, it all went well and nothing disastrous happened.”

Charlotte looked at her with cold indifference, saying nothing.

resident doctors scoffed, unable to hold back. “If Dr. Sterling hadn’t caught the problem with the anesthesia,

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nearby doctor asked, curiosity

“Ask Director Winthrop. She knows

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furrowed, his face

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flicker of panic crossed Tricia’s eyes, but she forced herself to stay calm. “I–1 don’t know what you’re talking about. Surely there’s been

misunderstanding?”

have seen it. But

holding anything back,

Her grip loosened, and her eyes brimmed with

to Evander’s arm. “Evander, you have to believe me… I had

room. “Tell us exactly what Director Winthrop said to you when she asked for

face froze the moment

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