Watching You Burn In Regret novel Chapter 82

Carla was young and still learning, so it was perfectly natural for her to make mistakes.

Who hasn't messed up? As long as she knows where she went wrong and tries to make it right, there's no reason to keep holding it over her head.

Slater gave her shoulder a reassuring pat. "Don't be upset about it. Just make sure you don't do it again next time."

He added, "I know you didn't mean to cause trouble. Don't worry—I'll have someone look into it tomorrow. We'll get you a bracelet just like the one you lost, or at least something very similar."

Carla nodded carefully, afraid to say another word.

To be honest, she was far more anxious about displeasing Slater than she was about upsetting Swain.

Swain, no matter how much he disliked someone, would always keep up appearances and rarely let things get ugly.

Slater, on the other hand, wore his feelings on his sleeve. His loyalties and grudges were clear-cut—if he liked someone, he'd move mountains for them; if he didn't, he'd shut them out completely.

*

Seren left the event hall with Nadine and Susan.

On the way out, Susan suggested that Seren bring Lennon over to the Brewer family's place for dinner. Seren, ever polite and agreeable, readily agreed.

She had already been planning to find a time to visit the Brewers with Lennon—a proper visit was long overdue.

Susan had doted on her since she was little. Whenever she bought something for Nadine, she'd always pick up a little something extra for Seren and have it sent over to Rutledge Manor.

Seren never forgot that kind of kindness; she was the kind of person who always remembered to repay a debt of gratitude.

After a brief exchange at the entrance, Nadine and Susan made themselves scarce, leaving Seren alone.

She messaged Lennon on WhatsApp to let him know where she'd be, then waited for him in a quiet, out-of-the-way corner.

She picked such an obscure spot because she didn't want to run into any acquaintances she'd rather avoid—especially with so many people still streaming out of the venue.

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