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Regret Novel 180

Chapter 180

That afternoon, Charlotte returned to the old family estate. Linette was waiting outside the courtyard with several household staff, offering a polite nod and a gentle smile. “Mrs. Howard, both your mother–in–law and grandmother–in–law are in the sitting room.”

Charlotte nodded and followed them inside. In the living room, Rosemary was arranging freshly cut flowers in a vase, her hands moving with practiced grace. Miranda sat nearby, her gaze tracking Rosemary before drifting purposefully to Charlotte’s midsection. After a pause, she spoke, her tone cool but direct. “Pregnancy is no small matter. Why didn’t you tell us?”

“Mom, Grandma, actually I’m not-”

Before Charlotte could finish, a young boy burst into the room, almost slipping past the nanny stationed at the door. Charlotte recognized Hans immediately, her expression unreadable. She had already heard about his situation at the estate.

The nanny’s face went pale–she knew she was in trouble. Hurriedly, she entered after him, trying to usher Hans out, but he shook free, stubbornly refusing to leave. Before Rosemary could say a word, Miranda stood up, her voice sharp. “How are you watching over the children?”

“We’re so sorry, ma’am. We’ll take him out right away,” the nanny stammered, her face ashen as she reached for Hans.

He resisted, crying out, “I want to see Uncle! He promised he’d come back to spend

time with me!”

“Enough!” Miranda snapped, her patience long gone. “Who do you think you are? We’ve already shown you enough kindness letting you stay. Don’t make a scene.”

Whatever Hans was about to say died in his throat. Miranda’s scolding seemed to paralyze him; all color drained from his face.

And then–he wet himself. A dark, wet patch spread across the floor.

Miranda recoiled in disgust. “Get him out of here, now.” She covered her mouth and nose, shaking her head, her tone heavy with contempt. “Honestly–old enough to know better, and still wetting himself.”

Hans away, and as soon as they reached the doorway, he broke free and bolted down the hall,

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clean up the mess, she

who had remained silent throughout the commotion. With a sigh, she said, “Evander really didn’t think this through. Still, Hans will only be staying with the Howard family for a short

will look after him. Unless it’s absolutely necessary, you

hinting that she should

idea of divorce?

“But Grandma, I—‘

“Charlotte, the Howard family doesn’t let its children end

spot,

just how much Rosemary wanted a

But she wasn’t pregnant.

she confess now, admit it had all

hopeful eyes, Charlotte’s words died on her lips. She owed everything to Grandma Rosemary–she couldn’t bear to

fall silent, Rosemary took it as acceptance. Her voice softened, “Don’t worry. You’re the Howard family’s daughter–in–law.

of it.”

but before she could process the words, Rosemary had already left

that you’re having a baby, stop thinking about anything

a shaky breath. “Mom, do you really

Evander?”

won’t be allowed to