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.

I’ve tried several

held a

“When did

“About ten minutes ago.”

that call.

with Hiram. I was just thinking, if Jonathan wasn’t busy, maybe he could give me a

felt

much. To her mother, he was almost like a son. But Charlotte realized that, to Jonathan,

help, it was out of kindness, not obligation. He didn’t owe

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anything.

thought maybe she’d been naïve. In this world, outside of your parents, no

of her thoughts. “Mom, Jonathan’s really busy. We shouldn’t trouble

daughter’s tone and her face fell,

I come pick you

small smile. “That’d be

to fetch some

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 Hiram’s room? Did Evander

woman replied, “No,

woman let out a cold laugh. “Charlotte really knows how to play her cards, doesn’t she? Not only does she have Mr. Pembroke wrapped around her finger, she’s got Mr. Rayburn helping her too. Too bad she has no idea that Mr. Pembroke is actually working for me. That idiot thinks she can use him to

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