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 lips

away, her palm striking sharply

side. Instead of anger, he laughed, rubbing the spot where

and stormed out

Evander pressed his newly bandaged hand to his lips, kissing the knot she’d

hotel when he ran into Tricia right outside

of her instantly brought back memories of those reckless

once thought Charlotte staying in Riverspire was for the best. That way, she would never know what had happened

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never imagined Tricia would

back at him, noting the dark cloud on his face. She knew he didn’t want

After all, they’d once

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

want from me?” Jonathan ignored her

faded a little, but she followed him inside. “Evander already

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