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.”

her face

he murmured, voice low and rough, “He sent you flowers, didn’t he? Was it romantic

1/4

14:42

Chapter 159

make you

what are

hands, his frustration simmering beneath the surface. “Move

“I’m not coming back.”

always wanted this

dare!” Charlotte struggled against him, finally grasping his intent. “The Sterling family owes you

even flinch. “Move back

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

her mouth to argue, but before she could, Rachel called from inside

out of

wall.

at her, transfixed by the panicked flush and helpless beauty in her eyes. It made

when Evander caught her

hard.

parted lips

him, but when she heard footsteps

terrified Rachel

gaze heavy with meaning. “If you

in.”

searching his face for some sign of sincerity, but it was like he wore a

eyes. “So?

2/4

14:42

Chapter 159

shoved his hand away and said in a low voice,

assent. “Come home with

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255