Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 156

“I want to be with you.”

Jonathan’s strikingly handsome face was just inches away. His skin seemed softer and smoother than most women’s, flawless and luminous. His eyes shone with quiet confidence, his nose perfectly sculpted, and even the curve of his lips was undeniably attractive.

From the first time she met Jonathan, Charlotte had thought he was good–looking.

Still, back then, she’d been more drawn to someone like Evander–masculine, sharp–featured, with eyes that held depths she couldn’t quite reach.

But now, Jonathan’s abrupt honesty left her startled. “Jonathan, you…”

The confession caught her completely off guard. She had no idea how to respond.

“Sorry, I know that was sudden. I planned to wait until your divorce was final to tell you,” Jonathan added, his gaze steady, his voice gentle. “You don’t have to answer right away. I just wanted you to know how I feel. I’m not in any rush.”

Charlotte pressed her lips together, silent.

Jonathan’s eyes crinkled with a smile. “What’s wrong, Charlotte? Don’t tell me you feel pressured. Even if you turn me down, I’ll be fine. I’m not the petty type.”

She let out a breath she hadn’t realized she was holding. “Jonathan, I’m still married. This is a lot to process.”

He clasped his hands, resting his chin on his interlaced fingers. “So, does that mean I’ll have a chance once you’re single?”

Charlotte was lost for words.

Jonathan laughed. “Alright, I’ll stop teasing. I should get going.” He walked to the door, then glanced back at her. “But seriously, think about it.”

After he left, Charlotte pressed her fingers to her temple, her head pounding.

on earth just

to

never even imagined it. The whole thing felt surreal, like something

soap opera.

her phone buzzed with a message from Dean Chase:

14:42 线

Chapter 156

the anesthetic incident was

it, and her

cleared of all suspicion; Wendy had changed her story and

blame.

anesthesia, and no hospital would hire her

was the truth–that it was Wendy’s

others knew the real story: Wendy was just

could they

no longer surprised her. Who else but Evander could have pulled strings to get Tricia off the

promised to stay out of the investigation,

Yeah, right.

She’d actually believed him.

the parking lot when her phone rang. Rosemary was calling, asking her to come back

She agreed.

her through the manicured gardens to

to see me?” Charlotte stepped onto the flagstone

as ever in a deep green dress, age only adding to her dignity.