Regret Novel 231

“No idea which lucky boy snagged her in the first place, but honestly–how did it

end in divorce?”

Mrs. Rivers sounded surprised, but she accepted the news quickly enough.

Charlotte was strikingly beautiful–vivid, charming, her skin radiant and pale, and she always seemed so well–mannered. Girls like her were always popular in their social circles; she was never short of admirers.

Before Charlotte could respond, Old Mr. Carstair chimed in, “It’s probably for the best. Shows the man didn’t know what he had.”

Mrs. Rivers nodded in agreement. “Young people get divorced all the time nowadays. It’s hardly shocking anymore. Honestly, Lottie, you deserve someone much better.”

Charlotte just smiled and lowered her gaze to her plate, quietly finishing her meal.

When dinner ended, Charlotte walked alongside Mrs. Rivers as she and Old Mr. Carstair escorted the couple to their car.

Judd followed a few paces behind, unhurried.

Once the Riverses had gone, Old Mr. Carstair turned to Charlotte. “Lottie, are you heading back to the hospital or somewhere else?”

“I’m going back to the hospital.”

“Perfect. You two can go together.”

Charlotte hesitated, caught off guard.

over at Judd. “Why don’t you give

remembered what had happened in the office that day and wanted to avoid any awkwardness. “Prófessor, I can just

replied

thought she’d

Mr. Carstair, satisfied, got into his car, and soon Mr. Lockwood, the driver, pulled away, leaving Charlotte and Judd alone

around. Charlotte didn’t want to treat him like some chauffeur, so she

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Chapter 231

her seatbelt, he spoke unexpectedly.

car.”

raised her hands. “I haven’t

“I’m just reminding you.”

awkward silence settled in, until Charlotte felt compelled to speak. “Professor Carstairs, I had no idea

noncommittal grunt and

took the hint and

exiting the elevator one

silence.

finishing her rounds, saw them and hugged

a wry

crying in the restroom, comforted

nurse said. “Besides, there’s no shortage of

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