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.

talk about

soft, almost

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frosty edge

the door, Arthur frowned slightly, his sharp

the door. We’ll talk

suspicion. “You’re not lying, are you? This isn’t

deep, resonant voice grew colder. “Open the

rolled her

it. “If you’re so eager to divorce, why didn’t you reply to

clearly running thin. “Charlotte,

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myself.”

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

let me see

as he turned to his bodyguard

Charlotte’s

icy and deliberate. “Charlotte, if you’re hiding something from me, I swear I’ll find out. And when I do,

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

ended the call and clutched the phone to her chest. Her heart was pounding as if it might burst out at any

point, there was no