Accidental Fall

Arabella spoke earnestly, "You helped my grandmother find a kidney donor, saved her life. You bought a house for our family, lifting us out of poverty. I am truly grateful; my grandfather instilled in me the importance of repaying kindness."

Reynald listened expressionlessly until the last word. Lazily lifting his eyelids, he asked without much emotion, "Do you feel gratitude only toward me?"

Arabella fell into silence.

In the past, if he had asked such a question, she would have answered without hesitation – gratitude, along with the accumulated emotions over the years.

But now, with him proposing a divorce and getting close to Chloe, holding onto any resentment would only make her seem cheap.

She gently bit her lip, making no sound.

The elevator doors opened.

They stepped out.

Arabella took out her keys to unlock the door.

Reynald silently watched as she changed her shoes.

When she stood up straight, he suddenly leaned against the wall, pulling her into his embrace. He looked down a