Win My Forsaken Ex-wife Back Novel

Chapter 41 Discovering the Secret Diana , I heard you were here , so I came to find you .

Oh ? Charlotte , youre here too .

You two … know each other ? Barrett casually walked in with a grin , greeting them as if it were the most normal thing .

Diana furrowed her brows , her expression cooling even more .

Get out .

But Barrett plopped down right beside her , completely unfazed .

Whats this ? I just got here , and you want me to leave ? You have to at least let me have a drink , right ? He turned to Charlotte , his eyes widening when he saw her tear streaked face .

Charlotte , why are you crying ? Who hurt you ? Tell me , and Ill make sure they pay ! Charlotte was momentarily confused before exchanging a glance with Diana .

He found out about us .

Barrett blinked , utterly lost .

What ? Diana narrowed her eyes , her gaze sharp as it landed on his clueless face .

Dont worry .

Hes not that clever .

Charlotte relaxed and picked up her drink , taking a long sip .

Barrett was still confused .

Wait , Charlotte , Diana , what are you talking about ? I dont get it .

the Secret At this point , Evie piped up , Mr.

Lynch , its a girls night .

Dont you think its a little inappropriate for you to barge in ? Barrett immediately froze , glancing at Diana before shrugging .

Well , you can think of me as one of the girls too .

Diana shot him a cold look .

Leave ! 3/7 The icy tension in the room only deepened , but Barrett , undeterred , smiled broadly .

He didnt want to provoke Diana further , though .

Alright , alright , Ill go .

Dont be mad .

Ill pick up the tab for tonight .

You guys enjoy yourselves .

With that , he quickly got up and left the room , the playful grin disappearing from his face .

Secret 4/7 Once outside , he rubbed his chin thoughtfully .

Hed been at Edwards birthday party before .

When he saw Ms.

Aroma , hed felt a strange familiarity , her poise and mannerisms strikingly similar to Charlottes .

And Diana had been by her side .

Seeing them together again and hearing Charlottes words made Barretts eyes light up with realization .

Barrett thought , I uncovered a huge secret that Ms.

Aroma was Charlotte .

I have to tell Arthur right away .

Then , Arthur might just be able to cure his insomnia .

Excited , Barrett pulled out his phone to call Arthur , but before he could dial , a hand appeared and snatched the phone from his grasp .

He froze , looking up to meet Dianas frosty eyes .

Grinning , he said , Diana , what are you doing out here ? Were you planning to come and personally see me off ? 5/7 Dianas gaze remained cold , her voice low and firm .

Youre not to tell Arthur anything about what happened tonight or what youve discovered .

Barrett took a step forward , a teasing smile on his face .

Diana , are you begging me ? He stared at her intently , not backing down .

Diana resisted the urge to step back , standing her ground .

Yes .

Barretts grin widened as he realized hed gained the upper hand so quickly .

But seeing her cool , beautiful face , he restrained himself from making any demands too extreme .

Alright , he said with a grin .

You accompany me to next weeks charity gala , and Ill keep quiet about everything .

Diana hesitated , her brows furrowing as she thought it over .

After a moment , she gave a slight nod .

Fine .

Barrett practically bounced in excitement , reaching out to hug her , but seeing the coldness in her eyes , he quickly suppressed the urge .

Great , Ill send someone to pick you up , he said , trying to hold back his excitement as he retrieved his phone .

Without saying another word , Diana turned and walked back into the room .

Barrett watched her retreating figure , silently apologizing to Arthur in his heart .

Arthur , my love lifes finally arrived .

Looks like youll have to make do with it , Barrett thought .