Win My Forsaken Ex-wife Back Novel

Chapter 29 A Cruel Reminder The warm toned room felt like a soft embrace , with Julius curled up in Sarahs arms .

His tiny hand was tightly gripping hers , his feverish face flushed , his little brow drawn in discomfort .

Sarah gently stroked his back , occasionally checking his forehead to see if his temperature had gone down .

Arthur sat nearby , his usual icy demeanor softened with concern as he watched his son .

Mom … Julius weak , hoarse voice broke the silence , his call barely a whisper .

Sarah held him close , her voice soothing .

Its okay , Julius .

Youll be feeling better soon .

Charlotte stood frozen at the door , her fingers gripping the doorframe as if it might anchor her .

Her heart felt as if it were being torn apart , every stab of pain a reminder of how much they had all moved on without her .

Tears stung her eyes , but she quickly blinked them away , forcing herself to stay calm .

She had always known it would end up like this .

Arthur loved Sarah deeply , and Julius wanted nothing more than to call Sarah Mom .

3 / Coming here had been nothing but a cruel reminder of what she had lost .

Her gaze shifted from Julius pained face to Arthur , whose eyes flickered between his son and Sarah .

His gaze softened whenever it lingered on Sarah , and Charlotte couldnt help but feel a sharp pang in her chest .

It was as if she had been slapped , every part of her aching .

She forced herself to speak , taking a slow breath .

It looks like hes fine now … Ill just leave .

Seeing this scene only made her more 4/7 determined to pretend shed forgotten them , to walk away and never look back .

She couldnt help but wonder why she hadnt truly forgotten them .

If she had , maybe this pain wouldnt be so unbearable .

The room fell silent as everyone turned to look at her .

Sarahs face paled , and she quickly tried to explain .

Mrs.

Harrison , its not what you think .

Let me explain .

Charlotte blinked , her clear eyes filled with confusion .

Explain what ? I … Sarah hesitated , then awkwardly said , I came to bring something to Mrs.

Jennifer Harrison .

She said Julius had a 2 5/7 fever , so I came to check on him .

I thought holding him might make him feel more comfortable … Mrs.

Harrison , please dont be angry .

I never meant to take your place .

Charlotte smiled faintly .

Im not upset .

Youve been taking great care of him .

If thats all , Ill be going now .

Without another word , she turned to leave , not sparing Arthur a single glance .

Sarahs eyes glinted with satisfaction , but Arthur suddenly stood up , walking out quickly .

Sarah was taken aback .

Arthur , arent you going to stay with Julius ? Arthurs voice was tight with frustration .

Youre here .

Thats enough .

6/7 His irritation grew , especially at the sight of Charlottes indifference .

It only made him more upset .

Is she really just going to walk away like this ? Not even check on Julius , the son she used to adore ? The thought deepened his scowl .

Charlotte descended the stairs , giving Robert a brief smile before hurrying out of the villa .

She needed to leave quickly .

If she stayed any longer , she might break .

Suddenly , a gust of wind swept by , and she felt a firm grip tighten around her wrist , stopping her in her tracks .

Charlotte .

ht Chapter 29 A Cruel Reminder Arthurs grip was unrelenting as he turned her to face him , his gaze colder than ever .

Arent you going to check on Julius ?