Cold husband burning regret

Chapter 304

Chapter 304

A hint of a smile tugged at the corners of Charlotte’s mouth. “Right, just a misunderstanding. So, are you still planning to move out?”

Candida’s face stiffened, caught off guard. She shot a nervous glance at Evander. “No… No, we’ll just stay in the ICU, I suppose.”

Without another word, Charlotte turned and strode away.

Evander started after her, but Candida quickly stepped in front of him. “Mr. Howard, do you have a moment? Would you like to come by for a cup of tea?”

Before he could answer, Natalie pulled Candida aside. “Ms. Donovan, you’ve already received the eight hundred thousand–we’re square. Whatever happens with your family from now on has nothing to do with Mr. Howard, so please stop dragging his name into your messes.”

Evander brushed off his sleeve and walked away without looking back.

Natalie followed close behind.

Candida was left standing there, feeling a bitter sting at their cold indifference, but her husband’s condition worried her far more at the

moment.

All the money was in her husband’s hands. If something happened to him, what would she do?

face him. “Explain what, exactly?” “I hardly know the Donovans. I was just

Repaying an old favor…

let out a soft, knowing laugh. “You never forget

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anyone’s kindness–except…”

Except mine.

his eyes. “Except

“Nothing.”

“Her husband suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. It’s one of the deadliest and most debilitating conditions, and even though he’s out of surgery, he still needs to be

collar, a little uncomfortable. “As long as they don’t waste that money, they’ll have more

Charlotte folded her arms. “People who’ve lived in poverty their whole lives cling to frugality, even if they suddenly

jaw tightened as he stared

eight hundred thousand–why draw the line at a

a flicker of amusement in

Is that jealousy?

to argue, but a nurse’s voice called from behind, “Dr. Sterling… Dr.

and left

her