Win My Forsaken Ex-wife Back (Charlotte and Arthur)

Chapter 27 A Close Call

It was a text message from Arthur: [Charlotte, open the door.]

Her hand trembled ever so slightly as she stared at the screen.

Charlotte thought, “What does he mean? He came straight to my house in such a short time. He is still suspicious of me.”

A moment later, another message popped up from Diana. It was a screenshot from the security camera at her front door. Arthur’s tall figure stood there, exuding an imposing presence even through the grainy footage.

Charlotte: [I already know.]

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Diana: [What’s your plan?]

Charlotte: [No plan.]

Exiting the chat, Charlotte felt her nerves tighten as she paced the room.

If she refused to open the door, there was a real chance he’d force his way in to confirm his suspicions, and that would be a disaster.

Charlotte mulled over her options, biting her lip in frustration. Finally, she decided to take a gamble.

She dialed Arthur’s number.

about the divorce,

soft,

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was a frosty

slightly, his sharp features shadowed by the

the door. We’ll

tone was laced with suspicion. “You’re not lying, are you? This isn’t

colder. “Open

her

eager to divorce, why didn’t you

was clearly running thin. “Charlotte, I’m not

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myself.”

further. “What’s the big deal about repeating yourself? Are you ‘afraid you’ll

me

his temple. Arthur’s gaze darkened as he turned to his bodyguard and ordered, “Get someone

you for real?” Charlotte’s

from me, I swear I’ll find out. And

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door wasn’t cheap! Don’t you dare

the phone to her chest. Her heart was pounding as if

point, there was no turning