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.

moment she looked up, puzzled, he leaned in and brushed her

him away, her palm striking sharply against his

side. Instead of anger, he laughed, rubbing

spat, and stormed

newly bandaged hand to his lips,

to the hotel when he ran

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

for the best. That way, she would never know what had

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Tricia would follow him to

on his face. She knew he didn’t want her

down. After all, they’d once been in the

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

ignored her attempt at

she

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