Win My Forsaken Ex-wife Back Novel

Chapter 266 I Choose Not to Marry The server shook her head apologetically .

Im sorry , maam , 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 were seated , we wont see much of the outside anyway .

Its 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 wasnt too bad .

As long as its 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 wont 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 youd like to add ? This is more than enough .

Charlotte replied noting that they Chapfer 266 I Choose Not to Marry 2/4 After the menu was handed back to the server , Pete looked at her and suddenly asked , Have things been tough for you these past few years ? The question caught Charlotte off guard .

After a brief pause , she replied , Get married , and youll find out .

Youre trying to trap me , Pete said with a mock tsk .

I wont fall for it .

Charlotte laughed , her eyes crinkling with genuine mirth , her smile radiant and lively .

Pete stared at her for a moment before saying , I still miss the days when you were in Cedarhill .

Back then , youd sneak out all the time , either going up the mountains to hunt rabbits or picking fruit .

You were so full of energy .

Charlotte nodded .

Yes , and every time , youd tattle on me .

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

Pete raised an eyebrow .

The mountains were dangerous .

I was looking out for you by telling on you .

Charlotte huffed lightly , refusing to entertain his excuses .

But then , you said youd met someone who saved you .

You said you liked him .

Not long after that , you left Cedarhill .

The next time I heard about you , you were married .

He sighed .

I thought youd come back one day , especially since you said you wanted to learn carving from me .

Chapfer 266 I Choose Not to Marry Charlotte lowered her gaze slightly , her long , curled lashes concealing the bitter emotions in her eyes .

3/4 Back then , she had been so impulsive , always comforting herself and pouring all her feelings into Arthur , only to be met with cold.

indifference .

If I could go back in time , Id choose not to marry , she said softly .

Petes expression deepened as he studied her .

Even now , its not too late to regret .

But Charlotte didnt want to linger on the topic .

She quickly shifted the conversation .

What about you ? How have you been these past few years ? ***** The elevator doors opened , and Carlos Stoddard , the president of the partnering company , stepped out first , wearing a polite smile .

Mr.

Harrison , this restaurant has a great atmosphere and excellent food .

You should give it a try .

Arthur followed behind him , his tall figure exuding natural elegance and gravitas .

His every movement reflected an innate sense of nobility , his presence commanding , and his sharp , handsome face devoid of any unnecessary expression .

As his gaze swept casually across the room , it abruptly paused when it landed on two people sitting by a window .

His expression immediately froze .

4/4 Chapfer 266 I Choose Not to Marry Mrs.

Harrison over there .

Im not blind , Arthur replied coldly .

Carlos , sensing something was amiss , asked curiously , Mr.

Harrison , is that someone you know ? Would you like to invite them over to join us ? Arthurs voice remained calm .

You go ahead .

Ill follow shortly .

Without waiting for a response , he strode toward Charlotte .

Carlos looked confused .

Whats going on here ? Jacob stepped in smoothly .

Mr.

Stoddard , lets go ahead and order .

Mr.

Harrison has a personal matter to attend to .

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