RedNovelRegret 173 Chapter 173 The driver returned from the pharmacy not long after, leaning down at the car window to say something to Evander.
Evander's expression froze for a moment. He sat in silence for a long time, lost in thought, his gaze distant. Back at the office, Charlotte took a pregnancy test. Five anxious minutes later, the result was negative. She let out a shaky breath-thank goodness, she wasn't pregnant.
After that, Charlotte picked up smild medication for her stomach at the pharmacy. On her way past the break room, she overheard two nurses chatting about Vera.
It struck her-she hadn't seen Vera since that day in the operating room, when Vera had warned her that Tricia was up to something.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtApparently, Vera had quit right after.
Back at her desk, Charlotte tried calling Vera, but got no answer. Using the address from Vera's HR file, she decided to find her in person that afternoon.
Charlotte parked her car near a narrow alley. The apartment buildings were packed tightly together, and the lane was far too cramped for her car. She had to walk the rest of the way.
Vera stepped out of a convenience store, clearly surprised to see Charlotte waiting outside her door. "Dr. Sterling?" Charlotte smiled and nodded in greeting.
After a moment's hesitation, Vera invited Charlotte inside. The apartment was quiet, her family out for the day. Vera poured a glass of warm water and set it on the coffee table. "I'm here alone. Dr. Sterling, what brings you here?" Charlotte met her eyes. "I heard you resigned." Vera fell silent and looked away.
"Was it because of Tricia?" Charlotte asked gently.
" '... No, it's my own issue. I just didn't want to stay any longer." Vera twisted her hands together, unable to meet Charlotte's gaze.
1/3 14:46 Chapter 173 Sensing her discomfort, Charlotte didn't push. She sipped her water and then said quietly, "Would you consider joiningat Riverspire Medical Center?" Vera's eyes widened. "You're transferring to Riverspire?" "I applied to leave a while ago. The benefits at Riverspire aren't as generous as The Capital's, but at least it's peaceful." "Is it... because of Director Winthrop?" Was Director Winthrop the reason Charlotte was leaving too? Charlotte paused, then smiled. "Honestly, she's not the main reason." If she were, Charlotte would have left six months ago, when Tricia first returned to the country.
Seeing the conflict in Vera's expression, Charlotte realized the younger woman still wanted to build her career in medicine. She scribbled her personal number on a piece of paper and handed it to her. “This isn't my work cell- it's my personal number. If you decide to make the move, call me." As Charlotte stood to leave, Vera finally spoke up. "Dr. Sterling, there's something I'm not sure I should tell you..." Charlotte turned to her, waiting.
Vera's voice trembled. "The rumors about you-Director Winthrop had them spread to your parents, so they'd clooking for her. And your brother's situation... she orchestrated that, too. I overheard her on the phone with someone, and she caught me. She forcedto choose sides." Vera's eyes brimmed with tears. “I wanted to warn you, but I was terrified of her. I'm sorry-I just couldn't." Charlotte stood frozen, her hand tightening into a fist.
She'd always suspected Tricia was behind her father's troubles, and Hiram's as well. But without hard evidence, what good would going to the police do? And Evander trusted Tricia so completely...
After a moment, Charlotte/slowly unclenched her hand. Tunderstand. It's not your fault." Vera had been threatened-she only wanted to protect herself.
How could Charlotte blher for not sounding the alarm? "But do you remember who she was talking to on the phone?" 2/2 1A AGR] Chapter 173
Vera hesitated, then shook her head. "I'm not sure. She sounded verym respectful, though she called her 'Mrs. Fontaine."
As she left Vera's apartment, Charlotte's mind was already racing, was way? searching for a way to make Mrs.
Fontaine reveal her true colors. Just then, her phone rang. It was Evander.
"You're not at the hospital?" Charlotte's tone was flat. "I'm out. What's up?" He replied in his usual calm voice, "Sendyour location. I'll cpick you up." 14:46
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