Cold husband burning regret

Chapter 195

Regret Novel 195

Jonathan hesitated for a moment, then declined the call.

“Not answering?” Charlotte asked, puzzled, though she had no idea who was trying to reach him.

He gave a small smile and slipped his phone back into his pocket. “Probably just a telemarketer.”

But as the phone began to vibrate again, Jonathan gripped it tightly, conflicted and

uneasy.

He knew he couldn’t answer.

The more Rachel trusted him, the more kindness she showed, the softer his heart

would become when it came to her and her daughter.

What he needed was Evander’s weakness–not to create one of his own.

Even if, perhaps, he really was starting to care about Charlotte.

But when it came down to family or Charlotte, he would always choose family.

They didn’t stay together long before parting ways.

Charlotte had just climbed into her car when her phone rang. It was Rachel.

my calls? I’ve tried several times. Is he

a

paused. “When did you call

“About ten minutes ago.”

call. She’d even asked him, “Why aren’t you

busy, maybe he could give me a ride. Do you think I’m bothering him, always asking

mother’s words, Charlotte felt a sharp pang

passed away, Jonathan had helped them so much. To her mother, he was almost like a son. But Charlotte realized that, to Jonathan, they were just outsiders–barely even

to help, it was out

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anything.

this world, outside

“Mom, Jonathan’s really

face fell, disappointment flickering in her expression. “All right, if you

pick you up in

managed a small smile. “That’d

She went to fetch some hot water to wipe down Hiram, only to find the kettle

carried the kettle out into the hallway, but as she approached the staff lounge, she overheard a familiar voice: “Why are there security guards posted outside

replied, “No, that was Mr.

Not only does she have Mr. Pembroke wrapped around her finger, she’s got

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