Regret Novel 239

Natalie ended the call and stepped out from the house, pausing by his side. “Mr. Howard, Chairman Lennox does have some connections. Mr. Rayburn arranged for Hiram to be sent to Summitview Wellness Retreat.”

He narrowed his eyes. “Summitview Wellness Retreat?”

Natalie nodded. “I have to say, Mr. Rayburn seems pretty invested in your wife’s situation…”

Evander’s expression didn’t change. He gazed into the emerald green pool, unmoved.

Jonathan’s concern for her was just another form of manipulation.

But what about Wesley…?

The thought of her being with another man made Evander’s chest tighten, his breath catching for a moment. His voice was low and steady: “Prepare the car. We’re going to Summitview.”

“With the way things are between you and Mrs. Howard right now, if you make a move against Hiram…”

He studied her for a long moment, then suddenly let out a short laugh. “Even you think that way. I suppose she would too.”

Natalie lowered her eyes, saying nothing.

“I’ll make it up to her,” he said quietly.

Make it up to her…

that apologies that come too late are worth nothing

and Charlotte became friends, it became routine for Noreen to drop by Charlotte’s office to invite her out for lunch. Whenever the two

two of them were returning to the surgery wing from the cafeteria, chatting and laughing. As they passed

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into a smile. “Charlotte!”

What are you

gently pushed aside by Jonathan. He clasped Charlotte’s shoulder, his voice urgent. “I’ve been

shoulder, watching the two of

the infamous

calling him “Jonathan,” but her tone was now much more distant than ever

pain clear in his eyes. “Every time I think about your mother, 1–God, I

face, the regret etched in every line. He truly did feel

had no right to blame him

her own arrogance had led her to believe Jonathan would always be

for her.

been using her, the weight on her shoulders finally lifted. That old

do this.” Charlotte gently removed his hand from her

back where we started.”

continued, “just acquaintances who nod in the hallway. That’s good enough for

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