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That morning, Arabella woke up earlier than usual. She stepped into the kitchen with a newfound determination, something she hadn’t felt in months. The crisp morning air flowed in through the window, while the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the room.She took a few ingredients from the fridge—eggs, bread, and a few slices of smoked beef. With practiced ease, her hands started preparing a simple breakfast. It didn’t take long before a plate of omelet, toast, and a steaming cup of coffee were neatly arranged on the dining table.When Harry entered the kitchen in his wheelchair, he froze at the sight. Usually, the chef prepared his meals, but this time, it was Arabella who had done it.Arabella had already asked the chef for permission to prepare breakfast for Harry.“You cooked?” Harry asked, his tone carrying a hint of surprise.Arabella shrugged, trying to appear nonchalant. “I just felt like doing something useful this morning. If you don’t like it, I can—”“I’m not rejecting
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The darkness of the night enveloped the city as Harry sat in his study, staring blankly at his laptop screen. Thoughts of his accident a year ago still haunted him. The injury that left him paralyzed had not only changed his life but also made him question many things.“I won’t let this slide,” he murmured softly.He had remained silent for too long. But now, he needed answers. That was why, a few weeks ago, he had hired a private detective, Marcus, to uncover the truth behind the accident that happened during his business trip.At exactly eight in the evening, his phone vibrated. Marcus's name flashed on the screen. Harry immediately answered the call.“Did you find anything?” he asked without preamble.“Yes,” Marcus replied. “I need you to meet me now. It’s urgent.”Harry frowned. Marcus was not the type to exaggerate. If he said something was urgent, then it really was.“Alright. I’ll be waiting at home.”Fifteen minutes later, Marcus arrived at Harry’s residence, carrying a thick
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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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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
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The sky had already turned dark when Harry finally realized Arabella hadn’t come home. A wave of irritation rose in his chest—she had broken her promise. Again.She said she wouldn’t come home late. Yet here they were.Dinner time rolled around. Still no sign of her.The dining room was painfully quiet. Harry ate alone, the clinking of silverware against his plate the only sound in the room.Jimmy, noticing the tension on his master's face, finally gathered the courage to approach.“Sir Harry, should I give Miss Arabella a call?” he asked cautiously.Harry didn’t answer. His grip on the spoon tightened, veins bulging visibly on the back of his hand.He wanted to call her. But his pride held him back. Even so, a growing unease gnawed at him. She hadn’t even sent a message.As the minutes ticked by, thunder rumbled in the distance. Rain was coming.With a frustrated sigh, Harry dropped the spoon and reached for his phone. He couldn’t take it anymore.[Bella, where are you?]His voice wa
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The morning sky was painted in muted gray as Arabella stepped into the boutique where she worked. She let out a deep breath, bracing herself. It had been a week since she recovered from a serious illness, and today was her first day back on duty.The clothes racks were perfectly aligned, the air thick with the scent of luxury perfume and fresh fabric. The boutique was elegant, exclusive, and harbored tensions invisible to the customers.“Well, look who just rose from the grave,” came a shrill voice from behind the cashier counter.Arabella didn’t need to look. That had to be Mira—her ever-annoying coworker.“I heard you were sick. But honestly? Didn’t seem physical. More like... heartbreak?” another colleague chimed in with a fake, sugary smile.Arabella offered a faint smile, hanging her coat on the back hook before quietly straightening a rack. “Good morning to you too,” she replied calmly.Mira and the others exchanged glances before giggling under their breaths, as if Arabella was
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The air in the living room hung heavy with tension, like fog that refused to lift after a storm. The remnants of the heated argument between Arabella and Celine still lingered in the silence. Celine sat gracefully, betraying no sign that she had just taken a fall. Her long legs were elegantly crossed, but her fingers fidgeted restlessly with the small ring on her hand.Across from her, Harry maneuvered his wheelchair until he faced her directly. He looked at her—expressionless, cold.“Celine. What’s your reason for coming here?”Harry didn’t waste time with pleasantries. He had told her before—never show up unless it was strictly business.“It’s been a year, Harry,” Celine replied softly, her voice tinged with pain. “You’ve changed so much. You don’t even worry about me anymore.”She winced slightly, as if still in pain from her earlier fall.“If you're hurt, let Dr. Tania take a look,” Harry said, his voice sharp and unbending.Celine forced a stiff smile. “Forget it. It’s nothing se
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The night air carried with it the scent of damp earth and rain-soaked leaves. Upstairs, the room on the second floor seemed to absorb the gloom of the weather—its lights dimmed to a somber glow. The mingled smell of balm and rubbing alcohol hung gently in the air, a soft reminder of how fragile the human body could be.Arabella lay weak beneath the blanket. Her body shivered despite the layers wrapped tightly around her. Cold sweat traced down her temples, leaving wet trails across a face as pale as the sky before a storm. Her breaths came short and heavy, like her body was fighting to stay tethered to life.By the edge of the bed, Harry sat rigid and silent. He didn’t speak, only watched her face as if trying to memorize every line, every subtle twitch that might signal a change. In his hand, a damp towel—he gently dabbed her forehead with it, movements slow and cautious, like he was afraid he might hurt her.The door creaked open, and light from the hallway seeped into the room. Dr.
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“Next time, don’t make me worry like that again,” Harry said, his voice unusually gentle, laced with a tenderness Arabella rarely heard from him.Arabella glanced at him, her gaze slightly hazy, but a faint smile tugged at her lips. Instead of replying to his concern, she dropped a comment that instantly made him stiffen.“Jealous, huh?”Harry let out a long breath. “I just... hate seeing him next to you. The same way you hated seeing Celine by my side—well, I can’t stand your ex being anywhere near you. Not after what he did to you.”“He’s the doctor treating me, Harry,” Arabella grumbled softly, blinking a few times. “How do you even know so much about my love life?”Thump.Harry froze like a schoolboy caught cheating.“You’re the one who told me, remember? That your fiancé cheated on you with your own sister?” Harry shot back, unwilling to lose ground. His pride was far too high to admit he'd been secretly having someone tail Arabella and report everything about her life.Arabella
