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

Chapter 266 I Choose Not to Marry

The server shook her head apologetically. “I’m sorry, ma’am, but all seats here are pre–booked, and we cannot make changes.”

Charlotte turned to Pete with a shrug. “Nothing we can do, then.”

Pete smiled. “Once we’re seated, we won’t see much of the outside anyway. It’s fine.”

It was already dark outside, and with the revolving restaurant perched high enough, looking out would only reveal an expanse of the night sky unless someone deliberately looked down. It wasn’t too bad.

“As long as it’s fine.”

Charlotte nodded, pulled out a chair, and sat down.

The server handed over the menu, which Charlotte immediately passed to Pete. “You can order.”

“Then I won’t hold back.”

Taking the menu, Pete scanned it briefly and deliberately picked some of the pricier dishes.

After ordering five or six items, he glanced at her and asked, “Is there anything you’d like to add?”

“This is more than enough.” Charlotte replied noting that they

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the menu was handed back to the server, Pete looked at her and suddenly

Charlotte off guard. After a brief pause, she replied,

me,” Pete said with a mock tsk. “I

with genuine

moment before saying, “I still miss the days when you were in Cedarhill. Back then, you’d sneak out all the time, either going up the mountains to hunt rabbits or picking fruit. You were so full

me. By the time I got home, Grandma would scold me or even give me a beating.”

raised an eyebrow. “The mountains were dangerous. I was looking out for

to entertain

after that, you left Cedarhill. The next time I heard about you, you were married.” He

thought you’d come back one day, especially since you said you wanted to learn carving from me.”

her gaze slightly, her long, curled lashes

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herself and pouring all her feelings

I could go back in time, I’d

“Even now, it’s

on the topic. She quickly shifted the conversation. “What about you? How have you

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stepped out first, wearing a polite smile. “Mr. Harrison, this restaurant has a great atmosphere and