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Harry sat in his room, lost in thought. Again, he always felt guilty whenever he raised his voice at Arabella. He didn’t understand what was happening to him. Seeing Arabella’s hurt face seemed to pierce his heart.“Am I overreacting? But... I don’t want to fall in love again.”Harry wrestled with his inner turmoil. He feared opening his heart to another woman. He didn’t want to give Arabella false hope either.Wait, the sudden image of Celine appeared in his mind, making him hesitant. Did Celine truly regret leaving him when he needed support from those closest to him?Harry took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, trying hard to calm himself. Deep down, Celine’s name still lingered in his heart.That night, Harry lay in his bed, staring blankly at the ceiling. He had tried to close his eyes several times, but his mind kept wandering to one name, Celine.He still loved her.Or at least, that’s what he had always believed. But when Celine returned and begged for a second chance, doubt be
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Celine pretended to ponder, stroking her chin. “I’ve changed my mind! I don’t want that bag anymore. Bring me a different model, the latest one, of course!”Arabella took a deep breath. As if Celine’s sharp words weren’t enough to stab her chest, now the blonde-haired girl was playing tricks on her.“Of course, please wait a moment.” Arabella turned toward the storage rack, but before she could take a step, Celine’s voice rang out again.“Oh wait! Make sure you pick the best one. I don’t want anything cheap.” Celine let out a light chuckle, her tone laced with feigned amusement. But Arabella knew better. This wasn’t just a simple request from a customer. This was a game.Arabella retrieved a few bags from the latest collection and returned to the counter, carefully placing them on the table. “Here are some options that might suit you, Miss Celine.”Celine picked up one of the bags, examining it as if she were evaluating something worthless. She shook her head and tossed the bag back
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Celine crossed her arms over her chest, her eyes gleaming with triumph. “So? Are you going to kneel and apologize, or are you going to pay for the bag?”There was a reason Celine spoke that way. No one in the boutique believed Arabella when she said she would pay for the luxury bag right away.Arabella clenched her fists, feeling her nails dig into her palms. Her breath was heavy, her chest rising and falling with restrained anger. She could feel the stares of everyone around her, waiting to see if she would give in to this humiliation.Taking a deep breath and exhaling slowly, Arabella spoke again, pressing down her frustration. “I’ll pay for it.” Her voice was firm, though slightly shaky.The crowd watching began to murmur. Some looked surprised, while others held back mocking smiles. Carla sighed and shook her head, as if Arabella’s decision was nothing but foolish.“Oh?” Celine raised an eyebrow, looking a bit disappointed. “Really? You’re going to pay ten thousand dollars? Hmm, i
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The next day, Arabella hesitantly stepped into the café where she had agreed to meet Mike. She still couldn’t fully understand why she had accepted this invitation. Was it out of gratitude? Or maybe, deep down, a part of her wanted to hear Mike’s explanation about everything?As soon as she entered, her eyes immediately found him. Mike was already seated in the corner of the room, with two cups of coffee on the table. Just like before, he still exuded an air of calmness, but there was a hint of exhaustion in his gaze.“Arabella,” Mike stood up and gave her a small smile. “Thank you for coming. Please, have a seat.”Arabella nodded and sat across from him. Her eyes flickered to the cup of coffee he had prepared for her. “You still remember that I like this coffee?”Mike’s lips curled into a faint smile. “Of course. I remember many things about you.”Arabella held her breath. She didn’t want to be dragged back into the past. “So, what is it that you wanted to talk about?” she asked, get
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Harry was furious after seeing the photos of Arabella sent by someone. What made it worse was that the photos showed Arabella getting close to Mike, her ex-boyfriend.Jimmy was jolted by the eruption of Harry’s anger directed at him. Now, he was in trouble, having to witness Harry’s uncontrollable rage.From this reaction, Jimmy deduced that Harry had started developing feelings for Arabella. However, Harry had too much pride to show any interest in her.The impulsive man was jealous.He wanted to advise his master, but now was not the right time.Jimmy took the initiative and spoke carefully to his master.“Mr. Harry, you should investigate what happened to Miss Arabella. Isn’t it strange that, let’s say, Miss Arabella had an appointment with a man, yet suddenly someone took a picture of them? Could this be a setup? Just a coincidence?”Harry frowned. Jimmy’s words were true. Why hadn’t he thought of that?Instead of responding further, Harry said something else to Jimmy.“Clean up t
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After that strange dinner, Arabella planned to head back to her room. She was already tired of Harry’s rollercoaster behavior—sometimes warm, sometimes cold, and suddenly a storm that could erupt at any moment.However, just as she was about to step out of the dining room, Harry’s deep voice stopped her.“Arabella, there’s one thing you need to remember.”Arabella sighed inwardly, but turned back to face him. “What now?”Harry looked at her from his wheelchair, folding his arms across his chest. His expression was serious, but there was a hint of arrogance in his eyes.“As long as you’re my wife, you can’t associate with any other man.”Arabella blinked, trying to make sure she hadn’t misheard. Then she chuckled. “Wait, what do you mean? Are you serious?”Harry nodded casually. “Of course. I don’t want my wife to be bothered by other men. I know how men’s minds work.”Arabella stared at him for a moment, then laughed harder. “Harry, you do realize we’re not married because of love, ri
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As usual, the Lovely Boutique welcomed her with the soft scent of perfume and gentle background music playing from the tiny speakers in the corner of the room. Arabella stepped in with light strides, trying her best to push away the thoughts of Harry—who had so dramatically forbidden her from getting close to any other man. That guy was impossible. But by now, Arabella was starting to get used to his mood swings.She wore a simple white dress, paired with a beige blazer. Her hair was tied up in a ponytail. Nothing flashy, but still elegant. And as always, the wedding ring sparkled sweetly on her left ring finger.The moment she entered, a few employees who had been tidying up the racks glanced at each other. Their hushed whispers slowly grew clearer to Arabella’s sharp ears, even though she pretended not to care and headed straight for the cashier's desk to check inventory.“There she is.”“I didn’t even know she was married.”“Yeah, look at that ring. But who’s the husband? Never see
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That afternoon, the sky hung low and grey, and a damp breeze drifted in from the garden. Harry sat in the living room, nursing a steaming cup of coffee. An open book lay on his lap, though his mind had wandered far from the pages.Arabella still hadn’t replied to his message. Was she really that busy?The front door suddenly swung open without warning. A woman appeared on the threshold, clad in a beige coat with her golden waves tumbling gracefully over her shoulders.“Celine?” Harry’s brows furrowed. “What are you doing here again?”Celine stood still for a few seconds, as if holding her breath. Then she stepped inside slowly, clutching a brown folder in her hands. “I know you probably hate surprise visits. But… I didn’t know where else to go.”Harry let out a sigh, gesturing with his chin toward the seat across from him. “Sit down. Say what you need to say—and then leave.”“Harry, I came to apologize.” Her voice trembled as she slowly lowered herself into the chair.Harry drew a dee
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Arabella stepped into the boutique with hesitant steps. Behind the counter, Carla—the stern and no-nonsense supervisor—locked eyes with her, her gaze sharp as a blade. The calm atmosphere in the boutique suddenly turned cold.“Arabella,” Carla’s voice was flat, yet heavy with pressure. “Come with me. Now.”Without a word, Arabella followed Carla into a small room at the back of the boutique. Once the door closed, Carla crossed her arms in front of her chest.“Do you even know how many times you’ve skipped work this week?” Carla asked sharply.Arabella lowered her gaze. “I... I know, Ms. Carla. I’m sorry. My father—”“I don’t want to hear excuses,” Carla cut her off coldly. “This isn’t the kind of job you can just walk in and out of whenever you please. You think this is some kind of hobby?”Arabella bit her lip. Deep down, she wanted to explain that her father was still in the hospital, and her mother was completely unreliable. But she knew Carla wouldn’t care.“I'm giving you one las
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“I’m just working part-time, Grandpa. At an old friend’s place,” Arabella said, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear. They were still standing in the hospital lobby after visiting Edwin, who was still lying weakly on the hospital bed.Hans raised an eyebrow. “Part-time? Where at?”Arabella offered a faint smile. “A small boutique. Belongs to a friend from school. I’m just helping out. Not every day. Just… to pass the time.”Hans nodded slowly. There was no suspicion in his eyes. “I thought you’d be more drawn to social work or education, with how you treat people. But a boutique’s nice too. A world of color and creativity, huh? Why don’t you open one of your own?”“Oh, I haven’t really thought about that, Grandpa Hans. But… that’s actually a good idea,” Arabella replied quickly, though guilt was already weighing heavy on her chest. She deliberately didn’t mention that she was actually working full-time there—designing window displays, handling sales records, even cleaning the
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Arabella stood still at the doorway, her eyes fixed on the large bed in front of her. The night felt unusually warm, and a nervous, awkward tension lingered in the air. After living under the same roof with Harry for quite some time, tonight was different—they were going to sleep in the same bed.Harry, freshly changed into his sleepwear, sat on the edge of the bed, watching Arabella hesitate by the door.“Why aren’t you sitting down? Come on, let’s sleep,” he said, gesturing casually toward the bed.Arabella ran her fingers through her hair, clearly trying to avoid the situation. “I... I can sleep on the couch,” she blurted out, hoping to escape the awkward tension between them.Harry raised an eyebrow, confused, then chuckled lightly. “The couch? Suit yourself,” he replied nonchalantly, before lying down on the soft bed.Inwardly, though, Harry was cursing under his breath at Arabella’s distant attitude.“Sleep wherever you want. I don’t care,” he grumbled to himself.Arabella arche
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Arabella returned to Harry’s house, fury pulsing through her veins. Yes, she was livid—at Helena. She was convinced Helena was behind the spiked wine that left their father hospitalized and unconscious.But… could Helena really be that heartless? Maybe it had something to do with the inheritance. The more she thought about it, the more disgusted Arabella became.Why do people do anything—everything—for the sake of inheritance? Her father. Her stepmother. Now even her sister? And Harry?They’re all the same.With a huff and a stomp, the raven-haired girl stepped out of the taxi and made her way toward the grand mansion—her husband’s home in name only. Her gaze landed on the carport.A soft sigh escaped her lips. “Thank God Grandpa Hans didn’t show up.”Hans had canceled his visit last minute due to a business meeting.She wasn’t in the mood to stay in Harry’s room, faking the part of a loving wife.As she was thinking about Harry’s grandfather, she spotted Mrs. Mia in the yard, directi
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“I need a drink…” Helena growled under her breath, slamming the door of her elegant but eerily silent house. The sharp click of her high heels echoed against the marble floor. She had just gotten home from campus.Parched, she made a beeline for the refrigerator, reaching out for a bottle of cold water. But just as her hand touched the fridge handle, her eyes shifted—drawn to the glass cabinet filled with various types of liquor, including wine.A sly smile tugged at her lips as she opened the cabinet, searching for her bottle of wine.Bad luck. It was gone.She froze for a second, then crouched to check the lower shelves. Still nothing. She blinked, her expression shifting from confusion to suspicion. Her eyes narrowed like a hawk who'd just lost sight of its prey.“Arabella…” she hissed, her voice low but vibrating with restrained fury, a thin smile curving her lips—a smile that never reached her eyes.Slowly but purposefully, Helena ascended the stairs. She wasn't heading to her be
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After leaving her father’s house, Arabella went straight to the forensic laboratory owned by her old friend, Tom—a toxicologist working at an independent research institute. They had been close during college, and now, he was one of the few people she could still trust.Tom studied the wine bottle, now wrapped in cloth, sitting on the table before him. He raised an eyebrow and glanced at Arabella with curiosity.“This wine... are you sure there’s something wrong with it?” he asked while slipping on a pair of latex gloves.“My father collapsed a few hours after drinking it. He was rushed to the hospital. I thought it was just exhaustion…” Arabella replied softly. “Please check. Whatever you find—I need to know.”Tom nodded, his expression turning serious. “I’ll treat this like a personal case. If I pull an all-nighter, you’ll get the results by tomorrow morning.”“Thank you, Tom,” Arabella said sincerely, her eyes reflecting her weariness. “I don’t know who else I can trust right now.”
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After the conversation with Harry, Arabella dragged herself into her room, her steps heavy and drained of strength. She didn’t say another word to Harry, who remained in the living room, eyes fixed blankly on the television he wasn’t really watching.Without glancing back, Arabella headed straight to the bathroom. She needed time—time to breathe, to calm the storm inside her chest. Time to find a moment of peace from the heartache that had yet to fade.Warm water cascaded over her face and body, washing away both exhaustion and the tears she had held back for hours. When she stepped out, she changed into a gray T-shirt and loose pants, pulling on a jacket to brace for the chill outside. Her hair was still damp when she emerged from her room.Harry glanced at her briefly from the corner of his eye, then quickly looked away—pretending not to care. Yet, his fingers curled tighter around the armrest of his wheelchair.Arabella paused and looked at him.“I’m going to the hospital again. It
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“Let me go, Mike!” Arabella’s voice cracked down the hospital hallway. She shoved his chest with all her strength, causing Mike to stumble back, nearly losing his balance.Her eyes were blazing, her breath uneven. She stared at him with a mixture of fury and disbelief. Her body still trembled from the unwanted embrace—an embrace that, unfortunately, had been witnessed by the one person who should never have misunderstood: her husband, Harry.“Are you insane?! Harry saw us! He walked away without a word!” she snapped, her voice raw with pain.Mike looked down, fists clenched. “I didn’t know he was here, Bella. I just… I saw you crying alone. I was worried.”“You always bring trouble, Mike. You shattered me once, and now you’ve made my husband think I—” Arabella bit her lip. Tears threatened to fall again, but she forced them back.“I’m sorry. I truly am,” Mike said softly. “If I could turn back time, I’d never—”“—cheat with Helena?” Arabella cut him off, her glare piercing. “You cheat
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“What do you mean, Doctor? Poison?”Arabella’s voice trembled, rising almost into a shout as the words flew from her lips. Her eyes widened, locked onto the stern-faced middle-aged doctor standing in the hospital’s consultation room.“We detected a harmful substance in Mr. Edwin’s bloodstream. We can’t identify it yet, but the toxicology team is running further tests,” the doctor explained calmly.Luna shut her eyes tightly, her left hand gripping the edge of her shawl. Helena stood stiffly in the corner, arms folded, jaw clenched.Arabella turned to face them, her breath uneven. “So... Dad was poisoned? This wasn’t just a regular heart attack?”“The heart attack may have been triggered by the substance,” the doctor replied cautiously. “We’ll need to wait for the full results. In the meantime, we advise the family to remain alert.”As soon as the doctor exited, a tense silence took over the room. Arabella stood still for a moment, then turned sharply toward Luna.“Was it you?”Her acc
