Cold husband burning regret

The next day, Charlotte received the investigation report from Vera. As expected, it confirmed her suspicions.

Tricia’s alibi placed her at the Gracewell Aesthetics Institute, with Zoe as her witness.

Was Zoe so determined to keep her from returning to the Rayburn family purely out of old grudges? Charlotte wished she understood the real reason, but she was still in the dark.

“Lottie?!”

Her steps faltered as she entered the lobby of Vandermere Private Hospital and nearly collided with Wesley and Julian.

She’d almost forgotten–her mother, Mrs. Rayburn, was also admitted here, just on a different floor.

Wesley was already striding toward her, and Charlotte felt a stab of awkwardness. She should have realized they’d eventually run into each other under the same roof.

But she hadn’t expected to be stuck in the Capital for this many days.

“Wes…”

“I thought you’d gone back to Riverspire?” Wesley’s tone was both concerned and surprised.

“Yeah, weren’t you supposed to be back in Riverspire? What brings you running back here?” Julian, standing at Wesley’s side, looked just as curious.

Charlotte forced a smile. “Sorry, Wes, I wasn’t trying to keep this from you…”

Wesley’s brow furrowed. If she’d deliberately stayed behind in the Capital, could it be-

“Is this because of Evander?”

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overreacted, she took a steadying breath. “That’s not it. I didn’t plan to stay, but since the divorce hasn’t gone through, I’m still legally

I stayed and helped Evander through his treatment, she’d persuade

a short laugh. “She’d say anything for her son. Don’t

silent, at a loss

wrist.

see the Howards.”

“Wes-”

time to protest when the elevator doors slid

tension crackled in the air–neither said a word, but

expression unreadable. Whether by accident or design, he said, “Mr.

Mr. Howard.” Wesley’s voice was cold. “My sister’s been kept here by your family without so much as a courtesy

part,” Evander replied smoothly. “Once I’m discharged, I’ll make

for a flaw in his composure

tone softened–slightly. “Just focus on getting better, Mr.

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narrowed, but he said

you’re worried, but you should remember: the Rayburns would go

words weren’t only for her–they were a pointed reminder

just smiled, saying

managed a light laugh. “Guess I’m just not used to

exasperated look. “I’m going to visit Mom. Are you

you,” Charlotte said right

could head off, Evander interjected, as