Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 241

Chapter 241

Charlotte clenched her fists, then let out a sudden laugh. “But there’s a catch, isn’t

there?”

Evander paused in the middle of buttoning his suit, his brows knitting together. “And what if I say there isn’t?”

“Do you really think I’d believe you?”

He let out a quiet laugh. “So if I admit there is, would you agree to it?”

She stood there, refusing to meet his eyes.

He could see she only wanted to get as far away from him as possible. There was a flicker of restraint in his gaze as he reached for her cold hand, holding it gently. “See? You wouldn’t say yes anyway, so why even ask? I’m telling you, there are no conditions. You don’t have to believe me.”

Charlotte pulled her hand away. “What’s the point of all this, Evander?”

“Evander, you managed just fine ignoring me all these years, didn’t you? And when you were defending and indulging Tricia and her son, did you ever stop to think about me? Did you ever think we’d end up here?”

His expression tightened for a split second, then he masked it, his tone returning to calm. “Charlotte, I owe you. I’ll make it up to you.”

She blinked back tears, her voice hoarse. “Do you really think I care about your so–called compensation? Will it bring my parents back?”

Her composure suddenly shattered. She pounded her fists against his chest, her sobs spilling out. “All I’ve ever wanted is a divorce. Why can’t you just let me go? Do you think I haven’t suffered enough? Are you still punishing me for marrying you and driving away the woman you loved all those years ago?”

Evander! Why don’t you

vent

he realized something was wrong. Charlotte’s breathing grew ragged; she looked as if she could barely catch her breath.

all over, clearly

up in his arms and rushed

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for medical help.

a dedicated emergency department and close ties with leading

She sat propped up in bed, her gaze empty as she stared out

approached Evander. “Mr. Howard, I’d recommend having her

hands balled into

is showing early signs of bipolar disorder. If this continues

Harm someone…

chest tightened as he recalled the moment she’d lunged at Tricia with

knife.

hadn’t pushed Tricia out of the way, Charlotte might have ended up with blood on her hands–or at the very least, been charged with attempted

then, he’d thought, if she hurt him, he wouldn’t hold it against

he couldn’t say

unable to bring himself to go in. Eventually, he pulled out his phone and dialed

someone enter, she assumed it was Evander and didn’t look back. “Can I

I’ll take

turning to glance at Natalie. “You don’t have to go