Chapter 39 Needing Comfort

Under her hazy gaze, Charlotte looked at his cold, stern face. His eyes, darkened with desire, held no warmth as they

locked onto hers. His words felt like a

sharp blade, stabbing mercilessly into her heart.

She had once adored his eyes.

Every time he looked at her, she believed he loved her deeply. But now, all of that seemed like a cruel joke.

Without thinking, she raised her hand to slap him across the face.

Arthur, however, easily caught her wrist. He pushed her aside with a swift motion,

making her body shudder, her full chest following suit.

The desire in Arthur’s eyes only deepened as he leaned in to kiss her.

Charlotte’s gaze grew distant as she stared at the familiar ceiling above. This was their master bedroom, the place where they had shared countless passionate nights. But now, all she wanted was to

escape.

“No… I don’t want this…” Her voice cracked, rough and soft, her body tensing, despite her physical response. Even though her body betrayed her, her heart was full of resistance.

presence darkened, as if he were

then, the shrill ring of a phone cut

a

by their shared

away and answered

and harsh,

blanket

worry. I’ll be right there,” Arthur said calmly. He straightened his clothes, briefly glancing

tone, he added, “When I get back, I expect to see Julius eating

were sharp, and the underlying

didn’t dare challenge

and left in a hurry,

the blanket. She took a

she entered, the

was empty because she had gotten rid

hapter 39 Needing Comfort

hadn’t replaced any of it, leaving nothing for her to

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paired it with a pair

the dining room, Julius sat at the table, eating slowly, even though it was just

down, his eyes reddened, but he

feelings. He

comfort.

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