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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…

apologies that come too late are worth nothing at

it became routine for Noreen to drop by Charlotte’s office to invite her out for lunch. Whenever the two of them were together and someone tried to flirt with Charlotte, Noreen

were returning to the surgery wing from the cafeteria, chatting and laughing. As they passed the elevators, the doors slid open. The

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into a smile. “Charlotte!”

What are you doing?” Charlotte

to be gently pushed aside by Jonathan. He clasped Charlotte’s shoulder, his voice urgent. “I’ve been looking everywhere for you. So you’re working at this hospital! I’m sorry for however you treat me, I deserve it, but please, don’t

the

the infamous “ex–husband” Charlotte

much more distant than ever before. “You don’t owe me anything, and I don’t owe you.

replied, the pain clear in his eyes. “Every

face, the regret etched in every line.

had no right to blame him for not answering her

had led her

for her.

her, the weight on her shoulders finally lifted. That old debt between them–she’d decided to call it

to do this.” Charlotte gently removed his hand from her shoulder. “You

back where we started.”

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

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