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

voice was soft,

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was a frosty edge to her

at the door, Arthur frowned slightly, his sharp

the door.

not lying, are you? This

“Open

her

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

was clearly running thin. “Charlotte, I’m

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myself.”

between them, she pushed him a little further. “What’s the

me

he turned to his bodyguard and

are you for real?” Charlotte’s voice shot up an octave, panic creeping

were 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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masked her fear with indignation. “What are you even talking about? And for the record, this door wasn’t cheap! Don’t you dare damage it!” She forced a steady tone. “If you really want a divorce, fine. Tomorrow, the

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

there