Her decisiveness forced his sensitivity to retreat.
Zackary stepped back, retreating to the door, and stepping out of Arabella’s boundaries.
Arabella washed her face with cold water
She stared at herself in the mirror, and the previous exhaustion began to show again.
One month was still too short.
She couldn’t face Zackary confidently yet.
Arabella packed her luggage overnight and rushed to the airport with a sleepy Daisy.
Before dawn, I took two flights and arrived at a more secluded towns
This time, she got a year’s respite.
Zackary did not come.
Only Ryan would send celebrity photos. It was he who traveled around different countries, hosting various events.
Arabella devotedly nurtured Daisy, rejecting the friendly gestures of the surrounding neighbors.
I had been away from Zackary for a whole year and a hall.
This was the second Christmas that Arabella and Daisy spent alone.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do
She was decorating the Christmas tree with Daisy when the doorbell rang
Thinking it was a delivery; I opened it without any precautions
The person in front of her made her feel as if she were in a dream.
“Arabella
Zackary’s breath came out as white vapor.
It has been a year and a half since we last met, and his features have become even more profound, with a hint of stubble appearing on his lips.
Arabella instinctively tried to close the door, but he grabbed hold of the door frame.
“Give the ten minutes,”
He lowered his head and took out a small ||
[file bag
ag from his pocket, handing it to Arabella.
“What you wanted. I gave it to you
Arabella could vaguely discern what was inside.
She did not open it and nodded, “Is there anything else?”
“Is there… nothing you wanted to say to me?”
“Merry Christmas?”
„Arabella, I beg you, take a look.”
His eyes were filled with pleading, and his tone was humble.
Arabella was struck by lightning; she had never seen him so dignified and noble before
He opened the file bag with his eager eyes,
It was a signed divorce agreement, a divorce certificate, and three graduation photos,
Whether awkward, shy, or mature.
In the photo, she was searching for his figure.
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Some were deliberately stuck on the sidelines of the court, waiting for him to appear in the frame, c
capturing that moment of being in the same frame.
A long–hidden secret was so blatantly exposed.
Arabella’s touched moment instantly turned into hurt.
“What do you want to say? Prove that I still like you?”
The light in her eyes dimmed quickly, so she decided to open the door and took out her graduation photo, casually throwing it into the fireplace.
The flames blazed brightly, then vanished into nothingness
Along with her nine years of unrequited love, it was buried in the warmth of winter.
Zackary didn’t even have time to reach out his hand, and he watched helplessly as his precious photos turned into ashes.
“You”
Arabella waited for his question
But he just looked at her with a grievance and said in a low voice, “I had worked so hard to find those photos, they were
re my only memento.” “Now that you
you have burned them, can you give me a chance?”
What nonsense?
Arabella couldn’t quite understand him.
I didn’t understand how he managed to catch up here.
“Can I come in and talk, please? I am very cold.”
Be added, “If ten minutes haven’t passed, I will leave on my own when it’s time.”
With every move and gesture, Arabella took the lead.
Arabella almost suspected that he had been possessed by someone.
It was snowing heavily outside, and thick snowflakes had already accumulated on his long eyelashes,
If it continues to be this cold, people will freeze to death
Arabella stopped aside.
After Zackary entered the room, his eyes searched restrainedly.
He visibly relaxed upon seeing only
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“What about Daisy?”
He stood there rubbing his hands.
Arabella poured him a cup of hot water and said, “I went to a friend’s house.
I was hiding in the room.
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Zackary observed Arabella’s movements and only sat down slowly across from her when he saw her sit down.
“What do you want to say?”
The firelight flickered in Arabella’s eyes.
Compared to a year and a half ago, she was much more composed and calmer.
She was not calm.
Or perhaps, this was her.
When Zackary was studying, he always heard someone mention this female student.
Classmates and friends even joked, “Is she secretly in love with you?”
The more people mentioned it, he would also take notice.
Arabella’s name always appeared on various lists.
Later, he failed the exam and went to his second choice.
But in the second year, familiar faces were seen again during the welcome ceremony.
I checked the scores that year and Arabella’s total score was on the list, but she chose a school that didn’t match her.
Just like choosing someone who is not worthy of her.
Zackary found it difficult to articulate his feelings for her.
Seeing it would bring peace of mind.
Not being able to see may confuse, but it is only a momentary doubt.
Later, I fell in love with Gina and focused all my attention on family alliances
He thought that was the path he was destined to take.
Gina eloped and had a flash marriage with someone else. To be honest, she was glad deep down
But I had to force myself to put on a passionate appearance
Getting drunk, having a relationship with Arabella, and getting married, everything fell into place
For six years, he evaded his inner self and evaded his responsibilities.
A year and a half ago, Zackary chased after the little island, thinking he could catch up with Arabella, only to realize that she had already gone too far.
Waking up the next morning, everyone was in a panic as he had said the wrong things and done the wrong things under the influence of alcohol.
However, it was already late.
Zackary couldn’t remember what his mood was like when he left the hotel.
Ryan saw it with his own eyes. “Did he abuse you at home?”
So many words, but he only remembered this one sentence.
After returning to the country, Zackary quickly investigated Arabella’s whereabouts.
That’s all for now.
He devoted himself to work and laid foundations in various places he had never s
Finally, step by step, the branches silently extended within her reach.
set
foot in
The love he deliberately suppressed was also unlocked with time and surged out.
He just loved it too late.
Arabella- Love had faded away, and only then did he slowly realize it.
Sitting at City Hall waiting for the divorce certificate, he had several thoughts of escaping Chapter 16
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thout removing this shackle, Arabella would only drift further away from him.
sok care of everything and couldn’t wait to fly over.
Try was at home, he knew
Bhed plan to expose it.
Scenes from the past flashed by, slowly overlapping and merging into the dancing, flames before my eyes.
Zackary’s Adam’s apple bobbed, and suddenly he didn’t know where to begin.
He took off has hat and gazed at her for a long time, lowering his eyes. “My name is Zackary, I started my own business and just settled down here.”
This set caught Arabella off guard
“Can you give me a chance to get to know you again?
He looked very sincere
Just as sincere as he proposed to her initially
Arabela’s palms grew warm, and her mind was filled with countless thoughts.
She didn’t know if she could still trust him
“It’s very late, you should go back first.”
I was prepared for Zackary’s entanglement.
Ryan curved his lips and stared at Arabella intently, with great sincerity. “I have been pursuing a very outstanding woman recently, and I am probably not interested in anyone else.”
Very obedient
abella stood still, staring blankly as she watched him
Daisy walked out, wrapped her arms around her waist, and looked up. “Mom, are you feeling down?”
It’s just a little strange.
The next day, there was a discount at the shopping mall.
Everyone was busy hoarding, and the place was packed with people.
Arabella pushed the stroller and squeezed through the crowd.
shing the cart with my left hand and holding Daisy with my right hand was not very easy to handle.
Pushing and shoving the cart slipped out of my hands.
Daisy lets go as well.
