Win My Forsaken Ex-wife Back Novel

Chapter 274 No Divorce The soft shuffle of footsteps echoed in the silent room .

Before Charlotte could even process what was happening , she was scooped up into strong arms and carried out of the room .

1/4 Fearing she might wake Julius , she stayed silent .

As soon as they crossed the threshold , she whispered urgently , Put me down .

But Arthur didnt .

He carried her straight into his private room , gently placing her beside the bed .

He stood in front of her , his eyes never leaving her face .

Charlotte frowned , her patience wearing thin .

Whats going on ? She caught the unmistakable scent of alcohol on his breath and felt a surge of caution .

She didnt want to provoke him when he was drunk .

God knows what he was capable of when he was drunk .

She tried to stand to distance herself from him .

But Arthur wouldnt let her go .

His hands gripped her shoulders firmly , keeping her in place .

Sit down , he said .

Let me look at you .

Charlottes confusion only deepened .

She glanced up at him , meeting his intense gaze .

Now , there was a blaze in his eyes , an intense fervor that caused her heart to flutter wildly .

She averted her gaze swiftly , as though the very sight of him could scorch her .

Chapfer 274 No Divorce Arthur didnt release her hand ; instead , he held her gaze , drinking in every flicker of emotion that crossed her face .

2/4 After five years of marriage , he had never truly acknowledged the unique feelings he harbored for her .

He was perpetually on guard against being manipulated , yet in the end , she also fell victim to schemes , making his caution seem almost laughable .

At this very moment , their relationship hung in the balance , precariously poised on the brink of peril .

Their connection was sustained solely by his efforts and resources .

When she found out the truth about what happened five years ago , she would leave him .

There would be no stopping her .

The thought of life without her made his chest tighten , an ache settling in his heart .

He couldnt bear the thought of her walking away .

Suddenly , he leaned closer , his face inches from hers .

Charlotte instantly clamped a hand over her mouth .

Her bright eyes were wide with caution as she regarded him .

She knew , without a doubt , that his intentions were far from pure ! Thus , she remained ever vigilant , determined to thwart any success on his part .

But instead of doing what she feared , Arthur looked down at her small , delicate hand and , to her surprise , leaned down to kiss Chapfer 274 No Divorce Charlotte , tell me your conditions .

As long as we dont get a divorce , you can ask for anything .

3/4 His voice was calm , and his breath was crisp with a faint trace of alcohol , yet his deep gaze was like an infinite pool with an allure that threatened to pull her into its depths .

Charlottes eyes abruptly chilled , and with a frosty tone , she declared , Im not here to discuss .

I just want a divorce .

Arthur asked , Is there really no room for compromise ? He fixed his deep gaze upon her .

No , she said firmly .

She didnt know what game he was playing , but she was done with the fear that had ruled her life for the past five years .

She was perpetually on the receiving end of his coldness , treated like an expendable tool .

She offered her wholehearted sincerity and warmth , only to be met with resounding silence .

The thought of being used as merely a stand in for someone else was especially unbearable , sending waves of heartache she couldnt suppress .

For five long years , she had been kept in the dark , made to look and act like someone she wasnt .

She had been so elated , believing he had truly begun to care for her .

But in the end , the truth revealed her as nothing more than a laughable substitute ! Chapfer 274 No Divorce 4/4 Each time the memory surfaced of her donning clothes styled after Sarah , her makeup mirroring Sarahs , and seeing hist tender expression directed at this facsimile , she felt a suffocating discomfort ! She had assumed that with Sarahs return , Arthur would eagerly consent to the divorce .

After all , how could a mere stand in ever compare to the original ? But he hadnt .

He refused to let her go , and she didnt understand why .

She wasnt willing to be a stand in anymore .

She was done sacrificing her heart for someone who didnt value her .

Was he unhappy with her ? She took a deep breath and met his gaze head on .

Arthur , she said .

Tell me what you want from me .

What do I have to do to make you agree to a divorce ? Witnessing the icy resolve in her eyes , Arthur found the words he was about to speak lodged in his throat , unable to escape .

He had been about to tell her that he loved her , that they shouldnt get divorced , and that they could have a future together .

But she stood firm , and her demeanor was vigilant and devoid of any of the warmth she once exuded .

He felt a surge of irritation , and the complex swirl of emotions in his eyes slowly gave way to a familiar indifference .