RedNovelRegret 8 Regret 8 Chapter 8 The slap landed so suddenly that Charlotte didn't even have tto react.
Even her mother, Rachel, was startled.
Xavier jabbed a finger at her face. "You want to divorce Evander? Over my dead body!" "You think just anyone can walk into the Howard family? You got lucky-pure and simple! That opportunity was a gift from above, and you'd better learn to count your blessings!" Lucky? Sure. If you could call it luck to have spent those grim, suffocating days with Evander when they were barely more than kids-risking everything to help him escape-and the Howard family only ever saw it as a debt owed. Suddenly, she let out a laugh, her eyes blazing red. “Dad, I just don't get it. I'm your child too, aren't I? Or is it only my brother who matters to you?" "You calledback here, didn't you? Let's not pretend it's for a family dinner. Just say it straight-you wantto beg Evander for money!" "Everything about Hiram is important to you. But anything that concerns me? It's worthless, isn't it?" Xavier faltered, guilt flickering in his eyes as he looked away. "You're the eldest, Charlotte. Hiram's your little brother. Isn't it your job as a sister to help him?" Charlotte bit back tears. "Raising him was your responsibility. Not mine." "You-" Xavier's face twisted in anger; he lifted his hand again.
She leaned forward, daring him. “Go ahead. Hit me. If you've got it in you, hitagain!" 201 Chapter 8 Xavier's hands shook with fury, but this time, he couldn't bring himself to do it.
"Xavier, for heaven's sake! Talk to her properly!" Rachel finally snapped out of her shock, pulling him back before turning to Charlotte. "Lottie, please, don't argue with your father. Hiram's really in trouble this time-he's being held at the police station. We just thought, since you're still part of the Howard family, maybe Evander could pull sstrings and get him out." Charlotte's heart turned to ice.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEven now, all they cared about was Hiram Sterling.
Not one thought spared for her.
"I can't help you." "Lottie, he's your brother-" She snapped, her voice breaking. “Evander cheated on me. He has an illegitimate child, and I'm about to be kicked out as Mrs. Howard! And now you wantto grovel and beg him for a favor?" Xavier and Rachel froze, speechless.
Before either of them could recover, Charlotte stormed out, slamming the door behind her.
Dusk was falling by the tEvander finally wrapped up work and drove to the hospital. As he passed Charlotte's office, he hesitated for a moment.
He was only here to ask if she'd said something to his grandmother.
That was all.
"Mr. Howard, are you looking for Dr. Sterling?" A nurse passing by looked surprised.
212 Chapter 8 Evander's face remained unreadable. “I need to speak with Dr. Sterling about something." "Dr. Sterling left a while ago." He turned, voice low. "She left?" Evander's brow furrowed.
Charlotte never left early.
"Evander!" Tricia jogged over, beaming. "You're done with your meeting?" He barely managed a grunt in reply.
Tricia glanced at the closed door of Charlotte's office, then slipped her arm through his "Evander, were you looking for me? My office isn't down this hall!" The nurse beside them shifted awkwardly.
Had she misunderstood? Was Mr. Howard not here for Dr. Sterling, but for Director Winthrop?
Evander didn't bother to clarify. He simply pulled his hand free "You're still at work?"
"Not yet~" Tricia sidled closer, looking for all the world like his m dating girlfriend. "By the way, will you cwithto pick up Hans later?" r was about to respond when his phone rang.
anced at the screen-Charlotte.
A barely-there smile flickered across his lips as he stepped aside to answer.
"Have you finally thought it through? Ready to apologize?" Chapter 9 Chapter 9
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