Cold Husband Burning Regret: The Divorce He Couldn't Handle novel Chapter 88

Evander had slipped out at some point, and by the time Charlotte snapped back to reality, the apartment was cold and empty.

His words—"You're not worthy," "You don't deserve it"—echoed in her mind, each syllable jabbing at her heart. No matter how battered it already was, it still hurt.

He claimed he didn't care about her title as Mrs. Howard, about who she really was.

But if he truly didn't care, why did he treat her like this?

Charlotte leaned against the wall, slowly sliding down until she was crouched on the floor. For the first time, she felt utterly powerless.

…

Two days later, news broke to the Sterling couple that their son was under arrest for kidnapping, and might be facing jail time. They were stunned, unable to believe it until they saw Hiram at the police station and confirmed it themselves—he really had threatened and kidnapped someone.

And that someone was the woman rumored to be Evander's mistress.

Charlotte had just reached the hospital that morning when she spotted her parents—Xavier and Rachel—waiting for her outside.

"Charlotte!"

Xavier strode over and, before she could react, slapped her hard across the face.

She staggered, unable to dodge in time.

Rachel rushed to pull her furious husband back. "What are you doing?"

Charlotte didn't say a word, just composed herself, smoothing her hair with a blank expression.

Xavier grew even angrier at her calmness, hand trembling as he pointed at her. "Look at her! Hiram's in jail for kidnapping that woman because of her, and what is her attitude? Hiram could go to prison because of her!"

"If I'd known she'd bring such bad luck, I never should have agreed to let you—"

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