Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 245

Judd could see her hesitation and spoke up quietly. “He’s not going to blame you.”

“I know.” Charlotte turned to him and gave a faint smile. “I can handle things with him myself.”

Evander arched an eyebrow, the corner of his mouth curving upward ever so slightly.

“Alright then.” Judd stepped out of the office, leaving the two alone.

Evander’s fingers closed gently around her soft hand, drawing it into his grasp. “So, how do you plan to handle things with me?”

She pulled her hand free, offering a cool smile. “Take a guess.”

He said nothing, watching her closely.

“Evander, do you realize that what you did today could be seen as you falling for me?” While she smoothed the lapel of his suit jacket, her smile didn’t quite reach her eyes. “Is that why you don’t want a divorce–because you’re finally catching feelings?”

Evander narrowed his eyes. “Is that what you think?”

Her smile faded. She poked a finger at his chest, taunting, “What’s the matter, Mr. Howard? Too proud to admit you have feelings?”

He stiffened, a ripple of emotion flickering across his face.

I’d known before all this happened that Mr. Howard could fall for a woman like me, I’d have been thrilled.

heavy, almost

with cool indifference. “If you don’t like what you hear, you’re free

on the desk as he trapped her in. “You think if you push me like this, I’ll back

face away. “Suit

her face. The allure in her eyes was

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the stubborn

he

through her hair. “You want to look after Hiram yourself, right?

share a bed with me?” she shot

his face, but it quickly vanished. “If

short, bitter laugh, brushing off his hand as she rose. “Let’s hope you keep your word, Mr.

“So, you agree?”

divorce me. Until that changes, it’s not appropriate for me to live with another man. I have to protect your

momentarily speechless. Charlotte didn’t wait for his reaction.

day, Evander actually sent Natalie to pick her

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