Win My Forsaken Ex-wife Back Novel

Chapter 4 If I Had a Choice She looked up at him , expecting agreement , waiting for him to say they should end this .

After all , his true love was back , and Charlotte was ready to step aside .

An image of Julius so much like his father flashed through her mind , making her heart clench .

But she kept her face neutral , waiting for the yes she was sure would come .

Instead , his voice cut through the air , cold and sharp : Our marriage may have been arranged , but its been peaceful for five years .

Theres no need for divorce .

Chapter 4 If I Had a Choice No ? She wanted to laugh .

How do you 2/9 plan to marry Sarah without divorcing me first ? The words burned in her throat , but she swallowed them down .

But I dont like you , she said , her voice shaking .

I dont even know you .

We cant live like this .

Neither of us will be happy .

Arthurs face darkened as his jaw clenched .

In one fluid motion , he crossed the room and pinned her to the bed , looming over her with his face just inches from hers .

Charlottes heart pounded as she quickly covered her mouth with her hand , staring up at him in shock .

What do you think youre doing ? she mumbled behind her palm .

Proving that our marriage is fine , he said coldly , his eyes hard .

Charlotte felt sick to her stomach .

This was wrong on so many levels .

First , he claims theyre just friends with no feelings involved, and now hes trying to kiss her ? Was that all she was to him something to use when convenient ? The irony made her heart twist painfully .

Fighting back the hurt in her chest , Charlotte met his gaze .

Stop , she said firmly .

I only do this with someone I have feelings for .

And I dont have any for you .

You cant force this .

There she goes again , claiming she has no 4/9 feelings for him .

It drove him crazy .

Something inside Arthur finally snapped .

His face turned stone cold as he pulled back , barely containing his anger .

Charlotte flinched away from him , fear flickering across her face .

Without a word , he stormed out of the room .

The door slammed behind him , and Charlotte let out a shaky breath of relief .

For a moment there , shed thought he might actually force himself on her .

She sat up slowly , her mind racing with confusion .

If he loved Sarah so much , why wouldnt 5/9 he just divorce her ? It made no sense .

Before she could think it through , someone knocked on the door .

Come in .

She quickly put on her confused face as she turned to the door .

Madam , would you like something to eat ? the maid asked .

Charlotte nodded sheepishly .

Actually , yes .

Dinners ready downstairs if youd like to join .

Thanks , Ill come down .

She felt a bit smug about how well she 6/9 was playing this .

She just had to keep it up until she got those divorce papers signed .

Walking into the dining room , she spotted a small figure sitting perfectly still at the table , hands folded in his lap , face blank .

He barely turned his head when he heard her , saying Mom in that same cold way his father had .

Charlotte felt her chest tighten .

Julius had been shipped off to Arthurs parents at three , where theyd raised him like a tiny soldier , robbing him of any real childhood .

In the beginning , hed still run to her for hugs when he visited .

But that didnt last .

Soon hed flinch when she tried to hold touch .

He started shutting her out completely .

She remembered how he gave her the silent treatment for a whole week just because shed tried to tidy up his books .

These days , he was turning into a mini version of Arthur just as cold , just as distant .

Fighting back tears , Charlotte looked at him and asked , Are you really my kid ? Julius , aware of her supposed memory loss , kept his face blank .

Yes .

Charlotte nodded , unable to keep the bitterness from her voice .

Then why didnt you even look at me in the hospital ? Its like Im not even your mother .

8/9 Julius , still too young to mask his emotions as well as his father , hesitated .

His forehead creased before he answered , I am your son .

Thats just fact .

Dont say things like that .

He seemed annoyed with her attitude and , surprisingly , started to lecture her .

Dont talk like that .

People will think youve gone crazy from being stuck at home too long .

Charlottes fingers clenched , fighting back her rising anger .

The contempt in his eyes was unmistakable .

She took a deep breath and fixed him with a hard stare .

You little brat , where are your manners ? Is this how you speak to your mother ? 9/9 She used to let them both walk all over her , but not anymore .

Shed decided to leave , and she wouldnt tolerate their disrespect any longer .

Julius froze .

You … Charlotte calmly picked up her fork and started eating .

Just stop talking .

If I had a choice , I wouldnt want a son like you .

Julius stared at her , stunned .

This woman who had always bent over backwards to please him and his father was suddenly different .

She had never acted like this before !