Cold Husband Burning Regret: The Divorce He Couldn't Handle novel Chapter 583

Sean’s brow furrowed. He turned to Charlotte, who just scratched her cheek and offered a noncommittal smile, as if it had nothing to do with her.

Evander poured a cup of coffee for himself. “If you’re reluctant to let Charlotte go, I’m also willing to stay in Eldermere City with her to be near you and your wife.”

“If I recall correctly, you’re the only son in the Howard family,” Sean said, taking a sip of tea. “Would the Howards really allow you to stay in Eldermere City?”

Evander’s hand paused for a fraction of a second before he looked up, his tone calm but firm. “The Howard family business does need someone to manage it, but a family’s legacy is about more than just business; it’s about its people. My parents are reasonable. If I’m insistent about someone or something, they will understand and accept it. Besides, whether I’m in Eldermere City or The Capital, traveling between the two isn’t difficult. It might be tiring, but the hardship of travel is nothing to me.”

He paused, his gaze sincere as he looked at Sean. “Of course, all of this is on the condition that is willing, and that you and my future mother-in-law approve. I won’t force anything, but I will do everything in my power to earn that possibility.”

Charlotte looked up and met Evander’s deep gaze. She could see her own reflection in his eyes, along with his unwavering resolve.

Sean didn’t answer right away. He just held his teacup, studying Evander with a profound expression, as if weighing the gravity of his words.

The living room fell silent, so quiet that Charlotte began to feel fidgety.

Just as she was about to say something, Sean set down his cup and let out a short laugh. “Let’s not even talk about what happened between you two in the past. Let’s talk about your mother, Miranda. I know exactly how she treated my daughter back then.”

“Even if she accepts my daughter now, she ought to show some proper remorse. Just handing over Seabreeze Isle might have satisfied the Rayburns, but I, as her father, am not going to let it go that easily.”

Charlotte was taken aback. Her father remembered all of it. So this was what it felt like to have family in your corner.

Evander looked at him. “I understand.”

“Since you understand, I won’t make things too difficult for you. Your mother giving up Seabreeze Isle was a gesture of good faith, after all. And frankly, I’m giving you face here,” Sean continued in a serious tone. “As long as your mother personally apologizes to my daughter for what happened in Riverspire City, I will fully approve of this marriage!”

Charlotte was stunned. Getting Miranda to apologize to her in person? That seemed next to impossible.

“Alright,” Evander agreed. “I’ll have my mother apologize.”

Judd appeared, dressed in loungewear, his face flushed from fever. The sharp edge he usually had was gone. “It’s you. Do you need something?”

“I heard you weren’t feeling well, so I thought I’d be nice and check on you, just in case something happened,” Lilith said, leaning closer. “You haven’t taken any medicine, have you?”

“I have,” Judd said, trying to close the door. She quickly put her hand out to stop it. “And you’re still like this? Who are you trying to fool? I can feel the heat radiating off you from here! Still trying to act tough?”

He didn’t answer.

“You’re still young. Pushing through a high fever is dangerous. If you develop myocarditis, you could die!” Then an idea struck her, and she covered her mouth in shock. “Don’t tell me you’re so broke you can’t even afford medicine?”

Judd pressed a hand to his forehead, too weak to even argue.

“I knew it! You don’t have money for medicine! Here, I bought some for you!” Lilith held up the bag. “And there’s food in here too!”