Cold husband burning regret

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“I never admitted anything. I’m just sticking up for my brother,” Genevieve shot back, giving Charlotte a hard look. “Now that he’s sick, you’re all dolled up and on the prowl for your next rich husband. Charlotte, you really are shameless.”

Charlotte laughed, unfazed. “Funny. When I wasn’t talking about divorce, you couldn’t wait for me to leave your brother. Now that I’ve brought it up, suddenly I’m a gold–digger? Whatever. Since you’re so fond of talking, better get it all out now–after tonight, you might not have the chance.”

“You-” Genevieve’s retort died as her gaze landed on Loretta, who was trying to melt into the crowd. This was the Rayburn family’s heiress, yet here she was, hiding like a coward.

Shoving past Charlotte, Genevieve marched straight over. “Miss Rayburn, this is your welcome party, after all. Even if the Rayburns didn’t care about the guest list, how could you let a woman like her sneak in just for

the free food and drinks?”

Genevieve didn’t raise her voice, but everyone nearby heard. All eyes

turned to Loretta.

“That’s the Rayburn heiress?”

“No way. She looks nothing like Mrs. Rayburn. Just look at her–so plain and ordinary.”

As the whispers grew, Loretta’s face went pale. She’d hoped to keep her head down until the party officially started, wait for Charlotte to make a fool of herself, and then swoop in to play the hero, Only then could she hold onto her spot in the Rayburn family. But now, thanks to Miss Howard, her plan was ruined.

the arrn, and hauled her out. “Miss Rayburn, I’m talking to you! Why are

an ugly shade of green. She

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Charlotte.

wine, clearly

Loretta bit her lip, shook off Genevieve’s hand, and

not-”

heiress! Why are you looking to her for

voice was cool. “Miss Howard, she’s not my sister. You

moment, Wesley and Judd

behind.

but her eyes soon drifted to the man at his side. Wait–wasn’t that Charlotte’s infamous ‘lover‘? But with everything happening, she barely registered it. Wesley’s words echoed in her mind:

Loretta and demanded, “You’re not the

rimmed red, humiliation written all over

louder, Sean finally stepped forward. “There’s been a mix–up on my part, a simple misunderstanding. This young lady–Miss Donovan–is not my

at Loretta, teeth clenched. “Why didn’t you say

the real Miss Rayburn?” someone

“It’s her. Charlotte is my