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.

to talk about the divorce,

soft, almost casual,

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frosty edge to her

Arthur frowned slightly, his sharp features shadowed by the

door. We’ll talk

tone was laced with suspicion. “You’re not lying, are

grew colder. “Open the door, and

her eyes,

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

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

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myself.”

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

let me

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

Charlotte’s

“Charlotte, if you’re hiding something from me,

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door wasn’t cheap! Don’t

to her chest. Her heart

this point, there was