RedNovelRegret 31 Chapter 31 Tricia managed to put on an expression of pure sincerity, as if afraid Evander might miss her performance-she almost convinced even herself.
Charlotte just offered a faint smile. “No need. The truth will cout soon enough." With that, she turned and walked away.
Tricia's face stiffened for a moment. Sensing the man's gaze beside her, her spine went rigid. She looked up at him, eyes brimming with wounded innocence. “Evander, if I'd known Dr. Sterling dislikedthis much, I never would have come..." Evander calmly looked away, scooping Hans into his arms. "From now on, stay away from her." His words were meant for Tricia.
She froze, then dropped her gaze. A glint of coldness flashed through her eyes. "Evander, are you... taking Dr. Sterling's side?" Taking her side? Evander's brow furrowed.
He didn't answer her question, only said evenly, "She's complicated. If you get too close, you'll only get hurt. I'm just looking out for you." At those words, the shadow in Tricia's heart vanished. Any lingering doubt was swept away.
So what if that woman Charlotte actually managed to seduce Evander? She had plenty of ways to get rid of that troublemaker.
She had to marry into the Howard family-no matter what.
Chapter 31 Late at night.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCharlotte had barely drifted off to sleep when she heard a noise outside the bedroom.
The room had been pitch dark, but now a faint, golden light spilled in. Lying with her back to the door, she opened her eyes just enough to see a shadow on the wall drawing closer to the bed.
She shut her eyes quickly, feigning sleep.
Once, she'd spent countless nights alone, waiting up for Evander-never glimpsing even a trace of him.
She'd waited and waited until exhaustion and disappointment finally taught her to stop waiting at all.
Evander stood by the bed for a while, then quietly took off his jacket and tie and disappeared into the bathroom. Charlotte stayed perfectly still, holding the ssleeping posture even as he finished his shower and emerged. She didn't move an inch.
vander slipped into bed beside her, she tensed for a moment.
s so close-close enough that she could feel his breath against her Evander noticed the faint trembling of her lashes but said nothing, simply lay down and switched off the lamp.
Not once did he call her out.
Charlotte didn't know when she finally fell asleep. But when she awoke, she found herself lying with her head on his arm.
She'd never experienced anything like this before.
For a moment, she was stunned.
Evander was still deeply asleep. It might have been the first the'd 212 20:21 Chapter 31 ever allowed himself to sleep in so late in her presence.
He lay facing her, his strong froutlined in the gentle morning light that filtered through a gap in the curtains. The pale glow softened and concealed his features, making him seem at once clear and mysterious.
Serene. Lazy. Proud.
All of these were part of him.
Charlotte wondered if she was still dreaming. She reached out, almost wanting to touch him-until, suddenly, he opened his eyes.
She jolted fully awake, instantly sitting up in bed.
They locked eyes for a few seconds before Charlotte looked away. "Sorry. It won't happen again." She got out of bed and headed to the bathroom.
Evander watched the door close behind her, lost in thought.
After freshening up, Charlotte walked toward the dressing room. As she pushed open the door she found Evander standing at her wardrobe.
The shelves, once lined with her belongings, looked much emptier than before.
Evander glanced back at her, curiosity in his eyes. "Where are your things?"
"I threw them out," she replied smoothly, already prepared for this. "I bought them myself, so I can do what I want with them. Right?" She'd only packed up and taken away what was truly hers.
Everything that belonged to the Howard family, she'd left untouched on the shelves.
Evander glanced at the cabto the left, where her jewelry and designer handbag's remained. He didn't question her further. "Suit yourself." 2015 Share to your friends facebook sharing button twitter sharing button reddit sharing button whatsharing button telegram sharing button
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