Regret Novel 246

“How do you know about my brother…?” Charlotte froze for a moment. “Did you overhear everything yesterday?”

“I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop,” Judd replied, folding his arms across his chest. “But I didn’t expect your husband to be Evander.”

Charlotte said nothing.

“I can help you.”

“Help me?” Charlotte shot back. “You might help me once, but would you do it a second time? Besides, apart from being your grandfather’s student, we’re not related in any way. Why would you risk crossing the Howard family for me?”

Judd frowned. “Because I can’t stand the Howards. Is that reason enough?”

“That’s your business. My problems–I’ll handle them myself.” Charlotte pulled up the handle of her suitcase and looked at him one more time. “Thank you for telling me all this, but right now, I’m clearer–headed than I’ve ever been.”

She wheeled her suitcase into the elevator.

Outside, Natalie was waiting by the car. When she saw Charlotte emerge, she hurried forward to take her luggage.

Charlotte didn’t say a word and slipped into the back seat.

Upstairs, Judd stood on the balcony, watching as the car pulled out of the complex. His phone buzzed in his pocket–Jonathan was calling.

Meanwhile, Charlotte followed Natalie into the penthouse suite at Summitview Wellness Retreat.

per night, and was the kind of place aging tycoons, politicians, or celebrities would choose when they

like a luxury resort

baths, four living areas, a private library, a guest lounge, and a huge balcony overlooking the

on the suite’s security system, Natalie explained, “Your fingerprint

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Chapter 246

simply nodded and stepped

a few nurses were tidying up. When they

Howard, sister to the patient,

forward. “Mrs. Howard, I’m in

Charlotte nodded.

nurse down

advanced medical monitors on the nightstand,

drew back, revealing a floor–to–ceiling bay window with a panoramic view of the park and its

and you can see the park. Mr. Howard said maybe one day, the noise from the park will bring him back to

looked thinner than

nodded respectfully as a man entered

exited the room.

him. “Which room

beside her, his voice gentle. “Next door.

turned and left the

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