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 pursue

never even imagined it. The whole thing felt

soap opera.

that moment, her phone buzzed with

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Chapter 156

the anesthetic incident

it, and her

was cleared of all suspicion; Wendy had

blame.

for negligence with the anesthesia, and no hospital

the truth–that it was Wendy’s

and a few others knew the real story: Wendy was just

could they say,

many times; it no longer surprised her. Who else but Evander

to stay out of

Yeah, right.

She’d actually believed him.

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

She agreed.

through the manicured gardens

wanted to see me?” Charlotte stepped onto the

grandmother looked elegant as ever in a deep green