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

nothing more than

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a cruel reminder of what

Arthur, whose eyes

His

on Sarah, and Charlotte couldn’t help

as if she had been slapped,

a slow breath. “It looks like he’s

only made

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forgotten them, to walk away and never

wonder why she hadn’t

had, maybe this pain wouldn’t be

room fell silent as everyone

she quickly tried to explain. “Mrs. Harrison, it’s

clear eyes

said, “I came to bring something to Mrs.

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so I came to check on him. I thought holding him might make him feel more comfortable… Mrs. Harrison,

taking great care

turned to leave, not sparing Arthur a

glinted with satisfaction, but Arthur suddenly stood up, walking