Thus Began Your Regret (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 34

“Evan?”

Louisa’s eyes widened in surprise at the unexpected encounter.

“It’s been a while, Louisa.”

Evan gave an awkward smile and lifted his hat slightly. Then he turned back to Edward and continued what he’d been saying.

“In any case, Mr. Allen, for Louisa’s sake, I must ask you to refrain from such actions.”

For a nobleman, his manner of speech toward Edward was remarkably polite—but that applied only to his tone. The underlying message was anything but courteous.

Edward was thoroughly displeased by the sudden appearance of the Winston family’s eldest son.

Who was he to lecture me about what’s best for Louisa? And with such hypocrisy, no less.

Louisa felt much the same. Flustered, she called out his name.

“Evan, what on earth are you talking about all of a sudden?”

“Louisa, you know His Royal Highness Anthony worries about you. And I’m no different in that regard.”

Evan looked down at her with clear discomfort in his eyes.

Hearing this, Edward realized the man was scolding him just as the prince had done moments ago.

Under normal circumstances, Edward would have adhered to his usual principle—responding rudeness with equal rudeness—and tossed off some equally dismissive remark before walking away.

But this time was different. He felt a slight willingness to hear the man out, just once. After all, as at the party, there might be something else about his wife that he’d overlooked.

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