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Charlotte’s breath hitched, and her grip on her fork tightened slightly. Struggling to suppress her emotions, she asked, “What exactly are you trying to do?”

Arthur’s gaze settled on her ear, where the soft, fair skin of her earlobe had turned an unmistakable shade of pink from his warm breath. His eyes darkened, and without hesitation, he leaned in and kissed it lightly.

Then he said nonchalantly, “What else? I’m here to eat.”

Charlotte’s entire body stiffened. It took every ounce of self–control not to jab her fork into his face. Gritting her teeth, she asked, “What are you eating?”

She had given in.

Arthur smiled with satisfaction. He beckoned the server, glanced at the menu, and swiftly ordered a few dishes.

Pete’s smile faded even further.

But Arthur was Charlotte’s husband. Pete had no grounds to ask him to leave.

Besides, Arthur’s domineering aura made it clear that once he decided something, it was unchangeable.

Pete sighed internally. “That’s too bad. No wonder she always looks troubled. Her life must be so unhappy.”

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The atmosphere at the table grew increasingly awkward, but Arthur seemed oblivious. He casually asked, “What were you two talking about earlier?”

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replied, “We were talking about how lucky she must be to be your wife, having everything

at Pete, puzzled

without hesitation. “You’re

continued, “If I ever get married, I’d make sure my wife never feels wrong. If she so much as frowned, I’d

future wife will

Pete was speechless.

not get what I’m implying?”

air until the server arrived

His actions were abrupt but carried a

been resting

froze, alarm flashing

“What’s gotten into him? Has he lost his mind?

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of marriage, Arthur had never

thin lips. curved

response, he added a portion of

game, but she was indeed hungry. Lowering her head, she began eating.

as

observing

But as the meal went on,

her tastes.

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