Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 159

“Lottie, who was that?” Rachel called from the kitchen.

Charlotte’s heart thudded. The last thing she wanted was for Rachel to see Evander. Ever since the incident with Xavier, Rachel had been haunted by it–running into Evander now would only upset her more.

“It’s just a delivery, Mom. I’ll go get it!” Charlotte called back, hastily making up an excuse as she dragged Evander outside.

Evander didn’t resist; he let her pull him all the way out to the front yard.

Once they were safely outside, Charlotte let go of his arm. “Evander, what do you

want?”

“How long has it been since you came home?” he asked, meaning Tranquility

Manor.

Charlotte drew in a steadying breath. “I want to stay with my mother for a while. Is there a problem with that?”

Evander loosened his tie, his expression unreadable. “If you’re that worried about her, she can move in with us.”

He said “us“…

He’d never acknowledged their relationship before, never spoken of them as a couple. Now, it was as if there was some deep bond between them, as if the six years of cold indifference had never happened.

Charlotte gave a short, incredulous laugh. “Evander, have you lost your mind? You sound like a completely different person. Since when did you care about things like

this?”

“Don’t forget, we’re still married.”

“And don’t you forget, I’m filing for divorce.”

Suddenly, Evander grabbed her arm with a force that made her stumble into his chest. He pinned her there, holding her tight. “If you’re so eager to leave me just to run into Jonathan’s arms, then I’m not signing those papers.”

froze, her

mark at the corner of her eye as he murmured, voice low and rough, “He sent you flowers, didn’t he? Was it romantic enough for

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it make

shivered. “Evander, what are you trying

He cupped her face in his hands, his frustration simmering beneath the

“I’m not coming back.”

heard Abigail’s always

his intent. “The Sterling family owes you nothing.

even flinch. “Move

tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, exposing her entire face. “If your mother doesn’t want to live with us, I can hire a nurse and bodyguards to look after her. That way,

argue, but before she could,

Charlotte tugged Evander out of sight, hiding him

wall.

and helpless beauty in

when Evander

hard.

her parted lips instantly claimed by

but when she heard footsteps from the

terrified Rachel would see

away, his gaze heavy with meaning. “If you want me to sign those papers, you know what you need to do. Move

in.”

sincerity, but it was

narrowed his eyes.

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hand away and said in a low voice,

“Come home with me