RedNovelRegret 42 After Tricia fainted, Evander stayed by her side in the hospital room until she finally woke.
"Evander..." He responded softly. "You're awake?" Just then, Director Fontaine stepped into the room, beaming as he approached Evander. "Mr. Howard, you're here too." Evander nodded, making little effort at small talk. "Why did she faint?" Director Fontaine exchanged a quick glance with Tricia before answering carefully, “This is an old issue from when Director Winthrop was recovering after her pregnancy. She never had proper rest during her confinement, so she's been left with lingering health problems. With stto recuperate, she'll be fine." "Evander, I really am all right. I'm sorry I made you worry," Tricia said, her face as pale as porcelain, her frso slight she looked as if a breeze could carry her away.
Evander visibly relaxed, relief softening his features. "What matters is that you're safe. Hans is still so young-he needs you." He turned to Director Fontaine. "Arrange for her to have a private suite, the best one. Make sure she gets the best care." Director Fontaine nodded enthusiastically. "Of course, sir. I'll see to every detail myself!" He left the room with a smile.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTricia lowered her gaze, masking a faint smile. “Evander, but... I don't have any family here, and I hate troubling you all the time. So... could you let Dr. Sterling look after me?" As Evander's eyes darkened, she quickly added, "I don't mean anything by it. I just want to get closer to Dr. Sterling. She's a good doctor-I trust her skills." He fell silent.
"Evander, don't you trust me?" Tears welled in Tricia's eyes. "I'm not naive-i know Dr. Sterling doesn't like me. But I don't want everyone at the hospital to think I'm unapproachable just because I transferred in from abroad." "Since I returned home, apart from my child, you're the only friend I have left. I can't 09:38 be at odds with everyone.
She sounded open and genuine, as though she truly cared about her relationships at work-and genuinely wanted to make peace with Charlotte.
In the past, Evander had always agreed to whatever she asked, no matter how unreasonable her requests.
But this time, he hesitated.
A wave of unease swept over Tricia. In her mind, she couldn't help but picture Evander and Charlotte in those ambiguous, intimate moments-her anxiety only deepened.
"That woman's not exactly suited to take care of you, but..." Evander paused, his tone softening, “I can assign her to report directly to you, at least for now. You'll be her supervisor. She won't dare go against your wishes." He was well aware that Charlotte cared about her career and resented Tricia's sudden arrival. But perhaps it was tto teach both women a lesson in humility.
Surprise flickered in Tricia's eyes before she broke into a bright smile, the last of her gloom and frustration vanishing. "All right!" She admitted Charlotte was a threat, but not enough to shake her place in Evander's heart-not yet.
After all, when she'd faked her fainting spell, she'd felt Evander's concern, clear as day.
That thought finally eased her worries, and she couldn't help but feel a secret satisfaction.
The next day, Evander's lawyer-through somemeans-convinced the Fontaines to accept a settlement and drop all charges against Hiram.
When Hiram was released from the police station, the Sterlings welcomed him hwith open m arms, Charlotte's mother, Rachel, finally let out the breath she'd been holding. "Hiram, you've lost weight. You really suffered in there."
"Enough, Hiram's fine now. No sense talking about it anymore," Xavier said, clapping Hiram on the shoulder. "Your brother-in-law really pulled sstrings fo you this time. Make sure you show your gratitude." At the mention of his brother-in-law, Hiram finally asked, "Where's my sister?" 09.38 Xavier's face darkened. "That ungrateful girl-don't bring her up. Not only did nothing to help you, she made things worse!" "When you get the chance, talk ssense into your sister. Tell her to drop this nonsense about divorcing her husband."
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