Cold husband burning regret

Regret Novel 248

The people nearby looked distinctly uncomfortable.

If these words had been spoken in private, they would have set the rumor mill on fire–after all, who among the upper crust didn’t have skeletons in their closet? Affairs, secret children, mistresses tucked away in expensive apartments–it was practically part of the job description for the wives of high society. No one even batted an eye anymore.

But no one ever aired this kind of dirty laundry in public. Even when their own husbands strayed, these women turned a blind eye for the sake of their family’s reputation.

That’s why Mrs. Howard’s bluntness was so shocking. She’d ripped the bandage off in front of everyone, and it was obvious she’d done it to humiliate Mr. Howard.

The Howards were not people anyone here could afford to offend, but no one dared say anything.

Only Chairman Lennox stepped in to break the tension, chuckling, “Mrs. Howard’s got quite the sense of humor. Just teasing, aren’t you?”

Everyone knew it was no joke, but they played along, waiting until the crowd dispersed. When the room had thinned, Evander set down his glass, strode over, and stopped in front of Charlotte. “You knew exactly what Hans is dealing with. Why would you say that?”

“I only told the truth,” Charlotte replied, arms folded across her chest. “Your family wants an heir so badly. Why not just acknowledge Hans as your son?”

“If you pity him, if you feel sorry for him, you could simply make it official. After all, the boy used to call you Dad.”

His chest rose and fell sharply, though his voice stayed even. “I never thought you’d misunderstand my relationship with him.”

Charlotte smiled faintly, her eyes holding his. “None of that matters now.” The smile faded; she glanced around the room. “This party’s a bore. I’m leaving.”

She brushed past Evander and was just about to go when he suddenly caught her

arm.

“I’ll drive you home.”

Charlotte didn’t reply.

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and left

fully expecting him to lose his temper. Wasn’t that always what happened whenever Tricia and

thoughts, she didn’t notice Evander stop ahead of her, and she bumped right into his

on her waist, his gaze dark. “I know you wanted to make

shrugged off his hand, and let out a bitter laugh. “Evander, I don’t get you at all. My parents died because of Tricia. Hiram’s still in a coma because of her. You always say you want to make it up to me, but if you really meant

his

what he was thinking. He couldn’t bring himself to do

for ten years.

it,” he cut in, his expression

“Then what is it?”

her, eyes searching. “Just give me some

shrugged, unconvinced, and turned away,

her shut the door, his jaw tightening,

bleaker.

through the kitchen, she found Evander setting breakfast on the table. “Eat