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,

voice was soft,

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a frosty edge to her

the door, Arthur frowned slightly, his sharp features shadowed by the dim

door.

was laced with suspicion. “You’re not

resonant voice grew colder. “Open the door, and you’ll

rolled her eyes,

divorce, why didn’t you reply

patience was clearly running thin.

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myself.”

a little further. “What’s the big deal about repeating yourself?

me

vein throbbed at his temple. Arthur’s gaze darkened as he turned to

Charlotte’s voice shot

words were icy and deliberate. “Charlotte, if you’re hiding something from me, I swear

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fear with indignation. “What are you even talking about? And for the record, this door wasn’t cheap! Don’t you

phone to her chest. Her heart was pounding as if it might burst out at

this point, there was

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