Chapter 226 Did I Say Something Wrong Jayce watched Delia in silence , his expression unreadable .
He had always been reserved , rarely sharing his thoughts , especially in front of Edward .
But with Charlotte , he felt a pull to engage , to spark a conversation .
Yet the timing was off .
Charlotte was Arthurs wife , and his feelings were misplaced .
Turning away , Jayce stepped into his apartment , where a fish tank adorned one side of the living room .
Inside , swam beautifully vibrant betta fish , their pink hues aligning with the dreamy backdrop of colorful stones and coral .
It was a scene Delia had arranged , and Jayce often found solace in watching the fish glide gracefully through the water .
But today , he bypassed the tank and locked the door behind him , shutting out the world .
Delia stood frozen for a moment , unsure of what to do .
Did I say something wrong ? she murmured to herself .
1/4 Chapter 226 Did I Say Something Wrong 2/4 Meanwhile , Charlotte entered her home , using her fingerprint to unlock the door , and headed straight for the kitchen .
Arthurs gaze followed her , his voice low and intense .
You either move out , or I move in .
Why ? Charlotte asked , tying on her apron , confusion etched on her face .
Arthur stepped closer , his expression serious .
He lives right below you .
Youre really asking why ? Seriously ? Charlotte laughed , incredulous .
Where he lives is his business .

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Just because hes downstairs doesnt mean I should move out .
So , youre okay with him living there ? You two hang out all the time ? Arthurs tone grew colder .
Thats ridiculous , she retorted , feeling frustrated .
Charlotte thought , I cant control other peoples choices , and neither can you ! She loved this place and had no intention of leaving .
Arthurs chest tightened as he took in her impassive face .
The familiar feeling of suffocation crept back in .
Chapter 226 Did I Say Something Wrong He tugged at his collar , realizing it had loosened during the earlier scuffle , but that wasnt the source of his discomfort .
3/4 Arthur stepped out onto the balcony , lit a cigarette , and took a deep drag , hoping it would ease the tension .
After a moment , he pulled out his phone and texted Grace .
He asked : [ Did you get that thing I asked you to handle done ? ] Grace had just dropped Tina off and was about to head home .
when she saw the message .
She hesitated for a moment , quickly checking her notes .
Her e eyes Terrace .
landed on the task of securing a unit at Starlight She mused , Mr.
Harrison is pushing for this ; it has to be about this ! Grace replied : [ Mr.
Harrison , itll be taken care of by tomorrow .
] Arthur said : [ Your bonus for this month is docked .
] Grace blinked in disbelief .
With a boss like him , I might just hit menopause early , she thought .
The enticing aroma of dinner wafted from the kitchen .
Arthur turned to see Charlotte busy at the stove , her back to Chapter 226 Did I Say Something Wrong him .
4/4 Her long hair was casually pinned up , with a few loose strands .
cascading down .
Memories of the countless nights over the past five years when hed come home to find her just like this flooded back .
She had been smiling brightly as she served dinner .
At that moment , something stirred within him , a familiar ache that felt both nostalgic and painful .
Arthur glanced down , realizing the cigarette was burning dangerously close to his fingers , but the pain was nothing compared to what he felt inside .
Unseen , something fundamental had shifted between them , but he hadnt recognized it yet .