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.

called, his tone brooking no

been at

see him, hadn’t even

lips together,

to my room,”

bodyguard silently stepped

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Chapter

shot Wesley a brief look before pushing

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

up, crossed the space between them in two swift steps, and closed the door behind her, trapping her against

to see anyone. I just

emotion. “You’ve been running to the hospital every day, visiting Hiram, checking in on Wesley, but

“Do you really need someone to check

do you know

turned her face away, but he caught her chin, his rough thumb tracing along her lips. “Charlotte, have you lost

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

eyes, she let out a brittle laugh. “And what did having a conscience ever

everything about the Sterling family? Well, they’re gone

her words

matter

in his chest. His voice came

mean? Are you blaming me for not being a good enough wife? Because in these six years, I’ve