Cold husband burning regret

Chapter 258

Regret Novel 258

Chapter 258

Chapter 258

The nurse, well aware of their relationship, assumed Mr. Howard was simply worried about upsetting his wife. Smiling, she handed the medical kit to Charlotte. “Mrs. Howard, I’ll leave you and your husband alone.”

Once the nurse had left, Charlotte lingered by the door for nearly a minute. She drew a deep breath, composed herself, and knelt beside Evander as if he were just another patient, tending to his wounds with clinical detachment.

Neither of them spoke. A heavy silence hung between them.

As she picked out the shards of glass, she could hear his slightly ragged breathing, but he didn’t make a sound of complaint.

Once the antiseptic was applied, she carefully wrapped and bandaged his hand.

Evander’s gaze was fixed on her, his lips curled into a faint, almost imperceptible smile. “Shall we talk?” he murmured.

She paused for a few seconds, bent her head to tidy the medical kit, and replied flatly, “No.”

“Charlotte.” He spoke her name softly.

he leaned in and brushed her

him away, her palm striking

Instead of anger, he laughed, rubbing the

spat, and stormed out of

pressed his newly bandaged hand to his lips,

he

memories of those reckless days in the capital-and all the things

the best. That way, she would never know what had happened in the capital, or

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imagined Tricia would follow

back at him, noting the dark cloud on his

never one to back down. After all, they’d once been in

playful smile. “Mr. Pembroke, I’ve been waiting here ages

you want from me?” Jonathan ignored her attempt at flirtation, brushed past her, and opened

she followed him inside. “Evander already

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