Win My Forsaken Ex-wife Back (Charlotte and Arthur)

Chapter 29 A Cruel Reminder

The warm–toned room felt like a soft embrace, with Julius curled up in Sarah’s arms. His tiny hand was tightly gripping hers, his feverish face flushed, his little brow drawn in discomfort.

Sarah gently stroked his back, occasionally checking his forehead to see if his temperature had gone down.

Arthur sat nearby, his usual icy demeanor softened with concern as he watched his

son.

“Mom…”

Julius‘ weak, hoarse voice broke the silence, his call barely a whisper.

Sarah held him close, her voice soothing. “It’s okay, Julius. You’ll be feeling better soon.”

Charlotte stood frozen at the door, her fingers gripping the doorframe as if it might anchor her.

Her heart felt as if it were being torn apart, every stab of pain a reminder of how much they had all moved on without her.

Tears stung her eyes, but she quickly blinked them away, forcing herself to stay calm.

She had always known it would end up like this.

Arthur loved Sarah deeply, and Julius

than to

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been nothing but a cruel

gaze shifted from Julius‘ pained face to Arthur, whose eyes flickered between his son

His

Charlotte couldn’t

she had been slapped, every part of

breath. “It looks like he’s fine now… I’ll

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to pretend she’d forgotten them, to walk

but wonder why she hadn’t

maybe this pain wouldn’t be so

silent as everyone turned to

she quickly tried to explain. “Mrs. Harrison, it’s not what you think.

her clear eyes

Sarah hesitated, then awkwardly said, “I came to bring something to

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him feel more comfortable… Mrs.

“I’m not upset. You’ve been taking great care

leave,

glinted with satisfaction, but Arthur suddenly stood