Chapter 8 Ready to Go

Arthur was doing this to see if her body still felt familiar.

She’d lost her memory and forgotten she once loved him.

For five years, they shared a bed, with countless intimate moments.

He knew her body better than anyone,

now he was trying to recapture that feeling–but it was gone.

and

Her reaction to his kiss and touch was

pure disgust. Her clear eyes showed only wariness.

The air felt icy, tension thick in the room.

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Charlotte stepped back, keeping her distance. Her voice was cold. “Arthur, even though we’re married, you’re a stranger to me. Don’t come near me, or I’ll call the police.”

that, she opened the door

darkened, veins throbbing with frustration

wanted to shower, but seeing the bedroom

decorating–trinkets everywhere, a vase on the high table, delicate figurines on the bedside,

of that was

was back to its cold, empty state, sterile

her scent, all traces

something clicked in

walked quickly into the walk–in closet, and the light

the space where

of herself, like she was ready

Arthur shoved

struggled with insomnia for

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marrying Charlotte, things had

better. But in just two

and called a friend. “Let’s go have a

*****

the cool night air calming

rang. It was her friend, Diana

“Hello, Diana.”

was a pause, and then Diana said, “I heard you lost your

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