Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 211

“But once I’m gone, Tricia will be right by his side. No one will stand in their way anymore. For her sake, he’ll sign the papers. It’s only a matter of time.”

“When you get there, let me know,” her friend said softly.

Charlotte’s eyes curved with a crescent smile. “I will.”

“Going somewhere?”

Evander sat in his wheelchair, arms resting on the chair’s sides, fingers tightly interlaced. A bodyguard pushed him forward at a slow, measured pace.

Charlotte’s smile froze for a heartbeat, panic flickering in her eyes.

Wesley glanced at Evander. “So the rumors are true–Mr. Howard’s recovering in the hospital.”

Evander offered a cool nod. “Appreciate your concern, Mr. Rayburn. You really are living up to the reputation of the Howard family’s future son–in–law.”

Wesley’s smile faded. “I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.”

“Having second thoughts, Mr. Rayburn?”

Wesley’s voice was calm, but his eyes were sharp. “I didn’t refuse you in front of everyone as a gesture of courtesy. After all, if this blows up, it’s the Howard family that will come out looking bad. You wouldn’t really force me to marry your cousin, would you?”

Evander shifted in his chair, propping his head on one hand, his gaze drifting past Wesley to Charlotte, who stood quietly behind him. “I just hope your grandfather doesn’t take it too seriously.”

Wesley’s expression turned cold.

tone brooking no argument. “Come

day, Charlotte had been at the

him, hadn’t even

pressed her lips together, hesitated, but finally

me back to my room,” he

silently

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Chapter

shot Wesley a brief look before pushing Evander away down the

suite, she wheeled him in and let go of the handles.

and closed the door

anyone.

her face, searching for any flicker of emotion. “You’ve been running to the hospital every day, visiting Hiram, checking in on Wesley, but you haven’t bothered to see me

you really need someone

“How do you know

her chin, his rough thumb

hand aside. “You’re just now realizing I’ve given up my conscience all

out a brittle laugh. “And what did having a conscience ever get me?

Sterling family? Well, they’re gone now.

eyes reddened as she hurled her words

no matter how he tried to

tightness in his chest. His voice came out

for not being a good enough wife? Because in these