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,

voice was soft, almost casual,

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a frosty edge to her

the door, Arthur frowned slightly, his sharp features shadowed

the door. We’ll talk

laced with suspicion. “You’re not lying, are you? This

voice grew colder. “Open

her

you’re so eager to divorce, why didn’t you reply to my

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

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myself.”

the door safely between them, she pushed him a little further. “What’s the big deal about repeating yourself? Are you ‘afraid

let me see

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

for real?” Charlotte’s

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

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this door wasn’t cheap! Don’t you dare damage it!” She forced a steady tone. “If you really want a divorce,

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

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