Cold Husband Burning Regret: The Divorce He Couldn't Handle novel Chapter 367

Charlotte's smile froze, and she turned her face away. “Why bring him up out of nowhere?”

He was calm, his voice even. “The man in the mask that night—it was him, wasn’t it?”

A flicker of surprise flashed through her eyes.

He knows?

Judd could tell from her expression that his guess had landed right on target.

Without betraying any emotion, he looked away and said coolly, “He sure knows how to stay devoted.” With that, Judd stepped around her and strode into the hotel lobby.

Charlotte stood rooted to the spot, confusion written all over her face as she watched him disappear into the elevator.

What was that all about?

…

The next day, Judd headed back to Riverspire City, saying he had business to take care of. He left so suddenly, it caught her off guard.

Charlotte stayed in The Capital a couple more days, spending time with her family. But her annual leave had run its course, and come morning, she’d head back to Riverspire City as well.

She had breakfast at the villa with the Rayburn men. Sean, ever the thoughtful father, served her some food. “We’ll be returning to Eldermere City in a few days. Are you coming with us, or heading back to Riverspire City first?”

Charlotte thought for a moment. “I’ll go back to Riverspire City first. I’ve been away from work too long, and my supervisor just put me in charge of the nanotherapy project. I really need to check in.”

Sean didn’t press her, just smiled. “It’s good to see you so dedicated, but don’t wear yourself out. And if you need anything, your brother’s always a call away—he’s got plenty of time on his hands.”

“Dad, now that you’ve found your daughter, am I just the spare part at home?” Wesley piped up with mock offense.

Sean shot him a look. “When have you ever been useful around here? I asked you to help with the family business, but you wouldn’t hear of it. Or do you expect your sister to run it for you?”

Wesley turned to Charlotte, raising an eyebrow. “If Lottie wants to take over, I’m fine with it.”

Miranda looked at him helplessly.

Jacques stopped in front of the doctor. “If he’s got a death wish, I’m not about to grant it.”

Miranda gave a bitter smile. “Easy for you to say. How do you plan to convince him? You know how stubborn he is.”

“It’s because of Charlotte, isn’t it?”

Miranda fell silent, stung.

Jacques called for Natalie. “Bring Charlotte to Evander. Use whatever means you have to.”

The old lady hesitated. “Shouldn’t you ask Lottie how she feels about that?”

“Mom, at this point, does it matter?” Miranda agreed with her husband for once—nothing mattered more than her son now. “Charlotte was in that accident with Evander. If not for him, she wouldn’t have made it out unscathed. We’re not asking her to pay us back, but she’s still Evander’s wife—she should be here with him!”