Cold husband burning regret

Chapter 369

Charlotte and Natalie stepped out into the hospital corridor just as Miranda emerged from behind the door.

Natalie dipped her head politely. “Ma’am.”

Miranda’s gaze flickered to Charlotte. “I’m sure Natalie’s told you about Evander’s condition. I don’t care what you’re thinking–I want you to stay with him, understand?”

Before Charlotte could respond, Miranda picked up her purse and swept away down the hall.

Natalie turned slightly, gave Charlotte a few instructions, and then she, too, departed.

Left alone, Charlotte stood rooted for a long moment before finally pushing open the door.

Elliot emerged from the adjoining room and nearly didn’t recognize her. “Charlotte…?”

They’d met a few times before, but never got to know each other well. Charlotte only knew that Elliot was a child psychologist who got along well with Evander.

She nodded, her tone calm. “Dr. Elliot.”

Elliot didn’t know much about Charlotte either, except that she was Evander’s secret wife. The few times he’d seen her, she’d always seemed unfailingly polite, quiet, and obedient–especially around the Howards. She’d always kept her head down, almost as if she was trying to blend into the background.

His first impression of her was that of a pretty china doll–lovely to look at, but empty inside.

his friend Evander never

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it was just the long absence, but she really did

now.

small smile. “I heard you took a job here in Riverspire. Are you back just to see

who

Elliot blinked.

Mr. Howard…?

she calling

to explain. She walked into the bedroom, where Evander was propped up against the headboard, flipping through a book to

heard footsteps and looked up. For a few seconds, he just stared, piecing things together. “Let me guess–my parents sent you?

what you

hand froze on the page. After a long pause, he let out a quiet, bitter laugh. “Didn’t know I’d sunk so low in your eyes.

book with a snap. “Fine, you’re right. I was hoping you’d talk some sense into

“Evander, are you serious?”

the incredulous laugh as she walked to his bedside. “All this just for a signature? Now you’re threatening me with your

in his eyes. “Didn’t I tell you? In my world, there’s no such

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