His Biggest Regret Was Me
“You’re overthinking it, Ray. Stevani is far too young for me. She’s kind, intelligent, and hardworking, but she’s seven years younger than I am.”
“But what if I’m right, Mr. Vane? She’s William Vanguard’s cousin. If she truly likes you...” Ray left the sentence unfinished.
In an instant, Charlie’s expression changed completely. His eyes sharpened, flashing with deep emotion.
“No woman could ever be as captivating as Elena, Ray!” Charlie declared firmly.
Yet the moment those words left his lips, the strength in his expression gradually faded. An overwhelming sadness clouded his eyes, leaving behind a wound that had never truly healed from the heartbreaking incident involving the wooden ship