Win My Forsaken Ex-wife Back Novel

Chapter 226 Did I Say Something Wrong Jayce watched Delia in silence , his expression unreadable .

He had always been reserved , rarely sharing his thoughts , especially in front of Edward .

But with Charlotte , he felt a pull to engage , to spark a conversation .

Yet the timing was off .

Charlotte was Arthurs wife , and his feelings were misplaced .

Turning away , Jayce stepped into his apartment , where a fish tank adorned one side of the living room .

Inside , swam beautifully vibrant betta fish , their pink hues aligning with the dreamy backdrop of colorful stones and coral .

It was a scene Delia had arranged , and Jayce often found solace in watching the fish glide gracefully through the water .

But today , he bypassed the tank and locked the door behind him , shutting out the world .

Delia stood frozen for a moment , unsure of what to do .

Did I say something wrong ? she murmured to herself .

1/4 Chapter 226 Did I Say Something Wrong 2/4 Meanwhile , Charlotte entered her home , using her fingerprint to unlock the door , and headed straight for the kitchen .

Arthurs gaze followed her , his voice low and intense .

You either move out , or I move in .

Why ? Charlotte asked , tying on her apron , confusion etched on her face .

Arthur stepped closer , his expression serious .

He lives right below you .

Youre really asking why ? Seriously ? Charlotte laughed , incredulous .

Where he lives is his business .

Just because hes downstairs doesnt mean I should move out .

So , youre okay with him living there ? You two hang out all the time ? Arthurs tone grew colder .

Thats ridiculous , she retorted , feeling frustrated .

Charlotte thought , I cant control other peoples choices , and neither can you ! She loved this place and had no intention of leaving .

Arthurs chest tightened as he took in her impassive face .

The familiar feeling of suffocation crept back in .

Chapter 226 Did I Say Something Wrong He tugged at his collar , realizing it had loosened during the earlier scuffle , but that wasnt the source of his discomfort .

3/4 Arthur stepped out onto the balcony , lit a cigarette , and took a deep drag , hoping it would ease the tension .

After a moment , he pulled out his phone and texted Grace .

He asked : [ Did you get that thing I asked you to handle done ? ] Grace had just dropped Tina off and was about to head home .

when she saw the message .

She hesitated for a moment , quickly checking her notes .

Her e eyes Terrace .

landed on the task of securing a unit at Starlight She mused , Mr.

Harrison is pushing for this ; it has to be about this ! Grace replied : [ Mr.

Harrison , itll be taken care of by tomorrow .

] Arthur said : [ Your bonus for this month is docked .

] Grace blinked in disbelief .

With a boss like him , I might just hit menopause early , she thought .

The enticing aroma of dinner wafted from the kitchen .

Arthur turned to see Charlotte busy at the stove , her back to Chapter 226 Did I Say Something Wrong him .

4/4 Her long hair was casually pinned up , with a few loose strands .

cascading down .

Memories of the countless nights over the past five years when hed come home to find her just like this flooded back .

She had been smiling brightly as she served dinner .

At that moment , something stirred within him , a familiar ache that felt both nostalgic and painful .

Arthur glanced down , realizing the cigarette was burning dangerously close to his fingers , but the pain was nothing compared to what he felt inside .

Unseen , something fundamental had shifted between them , but he hadnt recognized it yet .