Semua Bab Betrayed but Married to a Disabled Billionaire : Bab 1 - Bab 10

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Chapter 1

The civil registry office was quiet that morning, filled only with the sound of footsteps echoing against the cold marble floor and the occasional murmur of officials speaking in a formal tone. The air smelled of paper, ink, and aged wood, mixed with faint traces of perfume from those who had come to settle important matters of their lives.The registrar, a middle-aged man with thick glasses, opened his official record book. He looked at the couple before him with a professional smile, seemingly oblivious to the tension between them.“Mr. Harry and Miss Arabella, before we proceed, I will explain the steps we will take together. This ceremony is brief, but its meaning is profound,” he spoke calmly but firmly.Arabella swallowed hard, her hands clasped tightly together. She stole a quick glance at Harry, who remained staring straight ahead, his jaw clenched.“First, I will read the legal articles regarding marriage. It is important that you both understand your rights and responsibilit
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Chapter 2

Upon arriving at Harry’s residence, a grand yet eerily silent mansion, Arabella was greeted by an elderly maid named Mrs. Mia. The woman bowed politely, but there was something odd in her gaze, as if she wanted to say something yet held herself back.As Arabella stepped into Harry Anderson’s mansion, her eyes widened in awe at the opulence before her. Towering ceilings adorned with shimmering crystal chandeliers cast soft, golden reflections against the intricately carved walls. The air carried the rich scent of polished wood, mingled with the faint fragrance of white lilies arranged meticulously in porcelain vases along the corridor.The cold marble floor gleamed beneath her feet, each step echoing through the vast, quiet space. Her gaze traveled to the sweeping red-carpeted staircase spiraling toward the upper floors, elegant and imposing, as if holding the weight of history in every step. To her right, she noticed an elevator, a modern addition amidst the mansion’s timeless grandeu
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Chapter 3

“I just wanted to—” Arabella’s voice trembled, barely audible. She was still in shock at Harry’s temper. “Stop! I don’t need your explanation,” Harry cut her off with a low growl. Arabella clenched her hands tightly, trying to suppress the ache in her chest. She knew this marriage had never been about love, but she never expected Harry’s hatred toward her to run so deep. Without another word, she crouched down and began picking up the shattered pieces of the cup with trembling hands. She bit her lip, holding back the sob threatening to escape. She wanted to leave, to give up, but for some reason, her heart refused to. Going back to her father’s house was not an option either. She felt like an object, discarded so easily. From his wheelchair, Harry merely watched her in silence. Something inside him felt strange seeing her act so gently after what had happened last night. Arabella took a deep breath, trying to quell the storm brewing within her. Her hands still trembled as sh
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Chapter 4

In the spacious living room, illuminated by the shimmering glow of a crystal chandelier, Edwin stared at his phone screen. The numbers in his account had just increased by several million dollars. His heart pounded—not with anxiety, but with an overwhelming rush of excitement. He exhaled deeply before letting out a small chuckle.Luna, his wife, sitting beside him, immediately leaned in. “Well? Has it come through?” she asked, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.Edwin nodded, then turned the phone screen toward Luna. “Look at this. Harry kept his word. A sum well deserved as a bridal price.”Luna covered her mouth, her expression a mix of shock and elation. “Oh, Edwin, this feels like a dream! We don’t have to worry about money anymore! No more debts, no more burdens!”Edwin laughed in satisfaction. “Exactly! We can buy a new house, a new car—anything we want.”Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed through the room. With eager strides, Helena approached them, her eyes shini
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Chapter 5

The first week living with Harry was utterly boring. Arabella felt restless, unable to do anything in the luxurious mansion. She wasn’t even allowed to serve Harry as his wife. Every time she tried to win his heart, he would get angry. But the most painful part was how he always spoke harshly to her.Arabella knew that Harry was frustrated because of his miserable condition. But she also longed to have a normal married life, or at least for Harry to be someone she could talk to for the next year. Being someone who was used to socializing with the outside world, she felt like a prisoner ever since she married Harry.“I expected too much from this marriage,” Arabella muttered with a soft sigh as she paced back and forth in front of the vanity mirror in her room.To kill time, Arabella, who hated being idle and was naturally active, decided to read a novel from the open library in the middle of the family room.But reading soon became dull, so she headed to the kitchen in the mansion. Sh
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Chapter 6

Arabella sat anxiously in the dining room. Harry’s words from earlier that afternoon still echoed in her mind.“I don’t need your help,” his voice had been cold, almost devoid of emotion. And all she had done was reach for a book he had struggled to grab from the bookshelf. If she hadn’t helped, he could have fallen out of his wheelchair.But Arabella wasn’t the type to back down easily. After hearing Mrs. Mia’s story about how Harry had nearly fallen into the depths of despair after his accident—and how his fiancée, Celine, had chosen to leave him—Arabella was even more determined to help. No one deserved to live in such loneliness and hopelessness.At the very least, she would help Harry regain his will to live a normal life before they eventually parted ways.That night, Harry didn’t leave his room at all. He was supposed to come down for dinner and take his medication. A young maid was about to take his dinner tray up to his room, as she always did. It was part of her routine—ensu
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Chapter 7

That morning, the usually quiet mansion suddenly turned lively when Harry’s phone rang. He picked it up lazily, but the moment he heard the voice on the other end, his expression tensed.[Harry! I’m on my way to the mansion. Grandpa wants to see you!] His cousin’s excited voice rang through the line.[What?! Hans Anderson is coming here?] Harry felt his heart plummet into his stomach. Damn it, his grandfather was making a surprise visit that very day.[Yes! And he said he doesn’t want to hear any excuses! See you in an hour.]Click. The call ended.Harry sat there in silence for a moment before throwing his phone onto the couch. “Shit,” he muttered under his breath.His grandfather must have found out about his marriage. Harry hadn’t told him directly, knowing the old man had been abroad on a long business trip.“Sir, is there anything I can do for you?”One of Harry’s loyal bodyguards, Jimmy, approached him as he seemed deep in thought.Harry’s mind raced. If his grandfather came her
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Chapter 8

Harry clenched his fists on his lap. He disliked Arabella’s exaggerated behavior.Noticing the dark expression clouding Harry’s face, Arabella’s smile slowly faded.“You’re both so tense. I was only joking,” Hans Anderson chuckled before reaching for his phone, which suddenly rang.The old man’s face turned serious as he spoke on the phone. Once the conversation ended, he turned back to Harry and Arabella.“I have to head home. Something urgent came up. Take care of yourselves! I apologize for not bringing anything for my granddaughter-in-law.”He straightened up with the help of his cane, his loyal bodyguards assisting him.Arabella smiled at the old man’s sincerity. This time, her smile came from the depths of her heart. But suddenly, a pang of guilt squeezed her chest. She felt ashamed for pretending in front of him. If not for Harry’s request, she wouldn’t have been able to put on this act.Arabella disliked dramatic people who constantly sought attention through theatrics. Her ste
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Chapter 9

Harry growled in frustration when the family doctor who usually handled his household couldn't come. “Damn it,” he muttered, rubbing his face harshly. Just as he was about to lose patience, the doctor’s assistant informed him that one of their junior doctors would be coming over to treat Arabella.A few minutes later, the doorbell rang. Jimmy opened the door and let the young doctor in. As the man stepped into Arabella’s room, his eyebrows shot up, surprise evident on his face.“Arabella?” the doctor murmured, his forehead creasing.Harry, who was sitting beside the bed, shot a sharp look at him. “You know her?” he asked suspiciously. He didn’t like the way the young man was looking at Arabella.Rafael shifted his gaze from Arabella to Harry, offering a small, slightly shocked smile. “We went to the same high school. I’m Rafael.”Harry nodded lazily, uninterested in their history. “Then hurry up and check on her.”Rafael immediately turned his attention to Arabella, who lay weakly on
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Chapter 10

Arabella blinked slowly, then turned slightly toward him. “I made myself sick on purpose.”You’ve got to be kidding me. Did she have nothing better to do than seek Harry’s attention?Harry’s eyes widened a fraction, but he quickly masked his surprise. “What?”“I know you wouldn’t care about me if I was healthy,” Arabella said softly, letting out a weak sigh. “That’s why… I stood in the rain yesterday. I knew I’d get sick afterward.”In the end, Arabella spun a fictional story. The truth was, she had gotten caught in the rain after spending time in the garden.Harry fell silent. He didn’t understand why his chest felt strange hearing that confession.“So, all of this was just to get my attention?” His voice was quieter than usual, though still laced with sarcasm.Arabella let out a small laugh. “I know it’s stupid. But you know what? This is the first time I’ve felt like you’re actually paying attention to me. Thank you, Harry, for taking care of me, for calling the doctor…”Harry star
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