Semua Bab The fallen heiress's revenge marriage: Bab 1 - Bab 6

I looked at him in shock. Did I hear him correctly?“Is this supposed to be a joke?” I blurted at him, my voice shaking.He shrugged his shoulders slightly, as if it meant nothing.“I’ve never been good at telling jokes. I meant what I just said.”That was it.I stood up from the floor immediately and faced him.“Have you gone crazy? What am I even saying—you are crazy!”My chest was rising fast. I was mad as hell.“What kind of person are you?” I screamed at him. “You know what, I think I know why you are here.”“Ethan and Lila sent you to humiliate me, right? I’m sure they told you to make me miserable.”I pushed his chest hard.“Go and tell them how miserable I have become. Go on.”I kept pushing him. But he didn’t move.Not even a step.His expression stayed the same… unreadable.“You’re mistaken. No one sent me.”His voice was cold, with no emotion in it.“Just stop!” I held my head tightly.The rain was still pouring heavily, soaking into my skin.“Why is everyone doing this to m

Two months later .They say grief fades and time heals. Maybe that’s true for them but for me, I still haven’t healed from my father’s and unborn child's death. Two months have passed since my world came crashing down but never a day goes by that I don’t drown in sorrow.I looked around the room, my father’s room was the only place I stayed since I got back it made me feel closer to him.This house was the only property Ethan couldn’t take because he had no access to the papers and my dad had placed it in my mother's name. If he didn’t I’m sure I would also be homeless.I rubbed my hands on the floor. Some parts were soaked with my tears.The bed was right there but I couldn’t bring myself to use it. It felt wrong… like leaving the floor meant accepting he was really gone.Ding dongThe doorbell rangI didn’t bother checking. I knew it was Nora. She was the only one who came to this house to check up on me. Every other person abandoned me. I was no longer the rich heiress; they didn’t

Sebastian’s car drove into my father’s compound. We had spent the last few hours plotting Ethan and Lila’s wedding, and I almost didn’t realize how far time had gone. The moment the headlights flashed across the compound, I saw Nora pacing in front of the house. Oh Ariana, silly you… You should have known Nora would be worried. The car stopped and Nora approached immediately, curiosity all over her face. The moment I stepped out of the car, she breathed out in relief. My chest tightened seeing that. I should have thought about how she would feel. “Oh my God, Ariana!” she rushed towards me. “Where have you been? You left your phone at home and I couldn’t reach you. I’ve been searching everywhere for you. Are you fine?” Her eyes ran over my body worriedly. “I’m fine,” I replied quietly. “Fine?” Her eyes widened. “Do you know how scared I was? I thought something happened to you.” Her voice cracked slightly. Guilt hit me instantly. “I’m sorry.” She pulled me into a t