Arabella lay under the umbrella, enjoying the rare tranquility.
Daisy–or more accurately, Daisy–was playing with other children by the beach.
“It seems like you were in & good mood today?”
A bronze–skanned muscular man walked over and handed her a glass of cold drink, with a smile in the corner of his eyes
Arabella readily took over and nodded at him, saying, “Finally, Daisy’s name has been changed.”
Changing household registration after going abroad is particularly troublesome. She spent some time on it, and it wasn’t until today that everything finally settled.
“And you, don’t you plan on going back to your home country?”
Arabella raised her chin and asked him.
Ryan Mueller was the person she met after she arrived on the island,
Just arrived on the island, she was unfamiliar with the roads and almost trespassed into someone else’s residence.
Iit hadn’t been for Ryan’s timely arrival, she would have been shot long ago.
After chatting a few times, it was discovered that the two of them were in the same profession, just in different departments. Meeting fellow countrymen in a foreign land, it is inevitable to become friendly.
now.”
Ryan smiled and naturally lay down next to her, “I was originally planning to go back, but I changed my mind now. Chapter 11
He glanced at her ambiguously.
All adults, there is no need to speak too clearly about those obscure thoughts.
Arabella confessed that she had no thoughts of romantic encounters now.
However, the other person asked her how she knew it was just a romantic encounter, maybe it was a destined connection as well.
Ryan’s behavior did not provoke any dislike.
The empty room, which had been cold and silent for too long, would occasionally be lit up by a candle, driving away the chill.
Therefore, Arabella tacitly consented to Ryan’s approach and circling
He suddenly had a slight change in expression and pointed at the screen behind Arabella, asking, “Is that you?”
Arabella looked in the direction he pointed.
It was her ID photo when she joined Pinnacle Group,
How did this thing appear on the screen?
The next second, Zackary’s face appeared, accompanied by subtitles..
“I’m sorry, please forgive me.”
Arabella furrowed het, brow almost simultaneously.
What made her even more displeased was that Zackary released a photo of her and her daughter.
Is this person sick?
The daughter politely knocked on the door, her voice filled with excitement, “Mom, Dad made breakfast!”
Arabella said “Sorry” and quickly got up and left.
We hurriedly returned to the hotel, attracting many glances along the way.
It increasingly infuriated her.
Walking into the hotel lobby and looking around, Zackary was nestled in the corner sofa, constantly recording videos, deleting, and re–recording
“Zackary, what are you doing now?”
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Zackary looked up when he heard the sound.
It has been less than a month, but it feels like I haven’t seen you in a century
She became more rafiant
In the past, people in the company used to wear appropriate and ordinary professional attire, with long hair tied up at the back of their heads, and light and neat makeup..
Now without any makeup, Bikini showcases her great figure for all to see,
Bilani?
Zackary immediately stood up and took off his coat, pretending to drape it over her shoulders.
“Why did you wear it this outside?”
Arabella waved his hand away and her furrowed brow remained locked.
“It had nothing to do with you.”
“How is it irrelevant? You were my wife,
I have already sent you the divorce agreement. If you are sensible, you will sign it. We owe each other nothing”
Zackary did not accept this statement, so he chose to ignore it.
Stubbornly, he reached out to grab her hand, saying, “Come back with me first, I will apologize and explain.”
Arabella avoided her hand, but her body remained still
Her heart had already died and could not die any further.
The belated awakening was nothing but the epitaph of their marriage.
“Zackary, did Gina reject you? Or did the company not accept your marital blemish?”
Arabella was straightforward.
She grew tired of being moved by his every action and glance.
I hated myself for always foolishly wanting to believe in him again.
She believed him for the first time and fell into the pit of marriage, trapped for six years.
The second time I trusted him; I almost lost my child.
Three strikes and you’re out.
She would not give him a third chance to hurt herself.
Zackary was empty–handed and momentarily lost in thought.
per conversation
They never argued, not even had a
La proper
Arabella, who left no gaps, didn’t know how to break through.
He always walked ahead on his own, while she chased after his back.
“Arabella, I know you were angry, and of course, you had every reason to be angry, but at least you should consider Daisy.”
If the adults couldn’t persuade, they would bring in the children.
Shameless.
“Daisy was still so young
young and needed her father’s company.”
Much pomp and circumstance.
Be considerate of others‘ feelings.
Arabella burst into laughter in anger and said, “Now you realize the need for father’s company?
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Where were you when Daisy was sick? Where were you when her school had a party?”
The school party invited parents to attend
Arabella did not meet Rosa’s parents; she only saw a hurried departure of someone who looked very much like Zackary,
At that time, she thought she had made a mistake, but it turned out that it was wrong from the beginning
“Where were you when she was crying and calling out for you, Daddy?”
“Daisy was not your child”
“Daisy was just the child of your housekeeper.”
A few years ago, that sentence, like a brand, was deeply imprinted on her chest, constantly reminding her.
Zackary was cruel and heartless.
Faced with her tearful accusations, Zackary found himself unable
le to utter a single word of rebuttal.
Every word and sentence that came out of her mouth was a test of his conscience,
“Arabella, I knew I was wrong.
“People make mistakes sometimes, give me a chance.”
Arabella chuckled, “Ope chance? Daisy gave you three chances, did it work?”
The child had just finished speaking, and his eyes lit up as he looked towards the entrance, happily waving his hand. “Dad! Mom!”
“Office,birthday perry, and final farewell.”
“Don’t say you didn’t notice, you are more aware than anyone else, you know.
Knowing but pretending not to know.
There are only two reasons.
One, I didn’t care about her, two, I didn’t care about this relationship,
He didn’t care, so why should she humiliate herself?
Arabella turned her head and communicated with the front desk, and the large screen missing person’s notice was taken down
Just as Ryan came in holding Daisy.
Oli no, she was so anxious that she forgot to bring the child along.
Side Story: Vivian knew early on that Steve liked her
“Who was he?”
Zackary’s questioning, followed closely.
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Two big men confronted each other in the hotel lobby,
There was silence in the air.
Ryan took the lead and intresaced himself, “I am a friend of Arabella,”
Holding Daisy tightly in his hands, he declared his sovereignty.
She spoke before Ryan could say anything, “We are about to leave, thank you for your kindness,”
“It should have been my ex–husband”
Ryan corrected with a smile.
The atmosphere was tense.
Daisy didn’t look at Zackary the whole time and heldanto Ryan’s neck tightly, saying, “ticle, let’s go back to our room.
He turned his head again and casually nodded toward Zackary, saying, “Goodbye, Mr. Jefferson.”
The three words “Mr. Jefferson” deeply pierced him.
Arabella turned around and took a step, but her hand was grabbed.
“Mr. Jefferson, is there anything else?
One big, one small, on the left Mr. Jefferson, on the right Mr. Jefferson.
He seemed like a fleeting passerby in their world.
Optional.
Zackary tightened his grip and showed a hint of hurt, “Do we have to be so distant?”
Arabella’s eyes were indifferent as she said, “Isn’t this what you wanted?”
“You were called Mr. Jefferson, only to have a three–minute phone call with you every week”
“Now we don’t bother you, you should be happy.”
“Chasing after me, it’s just your unwillingness at play. Go back, sign the letter, it’s good for both of us.”
“I couldn’t continue our marriage anymore
Maybe it was said to oneself, maybe it broke one’s thoughts.
Arabella cut off all her retreats in one breath.
She pulled her hand out without any hesitation, glanced at her redden wrist, and smirked bitterly, “See, you don’t even care if I’m comfortable.” Zackary watched helplessly as her figure disappeared behind the elevator doors.
The elevator doors closed, and Arabella’s shoulders involuntarily relaxed.
She pushed him away without a word. “Zackary, is this another part of your revenge?”
“What? No.”
“Why were you so nervous then?”
“Was I nervous?”
“Since just now, you have been constantly pinchi
He said it with great seriousness.
Arabella lowered her head to confirm.
pinching your thumb, you always do this when you are nervous.”
But suddenly, I heard a low laughter, “I was just kidding you.”
She angrily looked up and collided with his eyes full of laughter.
Zackary’s discomfort was relieved.
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“Ding”
The elevator door opened.
Arabella took Daisy and thanked Ryan
“You can come to me for anything”
“…Thank you.”
Back in the suite, Daisy insisted on taking a shower.
Arabella helped her release the water, but her mind kept flashing back to Zackary in the hall.
She had been watching him for fifteen years.
It was very clear who Zackary was
He never looked back, never held back, never apologized.
I would rather bear the double financial penalty than utter a single word of self–blame,
“Mom, the water overflowed.”
Daisy lifted her skirt hem.
Arabella suddenly came to her senses, hurriedly turned off the water, and frantically tidied up.
Who knew that when she backed up, she bumped into the shelf again, causing various bottles and cans to fall all over the place.
After dealing with this pile of unexpected events, Arabella was also a mess.
Her hair was swept across her forehead, covering her eyes,
She exhaled heavily, forcing herself to calm down, and brushed aside the strands of hair falling onto her forehead.
“Mom, are you okay?”
Daisy was very sensible and very worried about her.
Arabella reflexively curved her lips and said, “Mom is fine.”
An hour later, the mother and daughter sat on the balcony, enjoying the breeze.
Daisy rarely picked up her phone and kept tapping on it.
“Mom, look at my y camera and smile.”
Arabelia did as she was told, feeling upset and distracted. She decided to talk to her children to shift her focus.
“Why did Daisy suddenly want to take a photo?”
T
“I felt like I didn’t stay for long.”
She answered offhandedly.
She looked at the car behind me, her eyes filled with anger. “You bitch, you don’t care about spending my husband’s money, do you? You even drive a Rolls–Royce. Is this the kind of car that a cheap mistress like you should be driving?”
The daughter replied nonchalantly, “Didn’t he come looking for her? I don’t want to bother Mom. Huh?”
In the scene, a person walked out onto the balcony behind Arabella.
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Zackary came out with a chair, thinking of getting closer, but happened to overhear Daisy’s words.
Now it’s not the time to sit, pretending not to hear and going back is also too late.
He sat down, with a strange expression on his face, facing them
ha
“Arabella, did you also think the sunset was nice?”
Ryan walked out from the adjacent balcony on the other side and nodded to greet
Nowhere was peaceful.
Arabella closed her eyes.
Footsteps could be heard in the distance.
Immediately after, I heard Daisy shout, “Uncle, let’s take a photo together.”
The two of them chatted animatedly across two thin railings, frequently mentioning Arabella.
Arabella was forced to join in the conversation
Ryan proved himself to be a former host, making Arabella burst into laughter.
Peals of laughter echoed through the sky.
Zackary tried his best not to look at them but couldn’t help glancing sideways after hearing Arabella’s loud laughter.
It was a bright appearance that he had never seen before.
Grew freely, carefree,
Reveding the true colors of her life.
The was by Ryan’s side, like a blooming sunflower
But such a brilliant flower was once trapped in the grave of his marriage, never seeing the light of day.
No, he had the opportunity to nurture this flower well.
Zackary couldn’t distinguish his emotions
Is it more regret or more unwillingness?
I just hoped that Arabella could laugh
It would be even better if I could laugh so freely and relaxedly with someone by my
His palm was burning
✓ side.
He had practiced apologizing many times, but when he finally saw her, he couldn’t say a word.
He regrets it immensely now.
First, I should apologize sincerely.
Zackary discreetly glanced over.
Ryan handed Arabella a ticket and said, “The fireworks show tonight, the best seats, would you like to come?”
There is no reason
no reason not to go
Arabella urgently needed something new to distract her attention, and she nodded without hesitation.
The fireworks show was extremely lively
Almost everyone on the island gathered here.
The best spot had a wide view, with men and women already surrounding each other, embracing one another.
When the fireworks were at their brightest, couples embraced and kissed.
The waist was embraced by someone
Ryan stared intensely at Arabella
Maybe it was because there were too many people, or maybe it was because the atmosphere was too lively.
Arabella was slightly tempted by the high temperature; she swallowed a mouthful of saliva and slowly closed her eyes.
The heartbeat.
Realizing that the man was getting closer.
She became increasingly nervous, and when they were just that close, she suddenly grabbed Ryan’s chest and said, “I’m sorry, I…”
“Arabella, did you change your mind so quickly?”
Zackary’s frustrated shout cut through the crowd.
As he came running towards her, Arabella frowned and turned around, pulling Daisy in the opposite direction.
Ryan followed closely, mimicking every step.
She avoided stabbing Zackary.
Everyone was enjoying the fireworks display, but these three individuals were lacking enthusiasm
Maybe it’s time to leave here, as Daisy said.
Arabella unfolded the map and selected the next location.
“Bang, bang, bang.”
A heavy knocking sound.
Arabella instantly became alert and signaled Daisy to hide.
“Who?”
“It was me.
Muddled conversations.
It was not very clear who it was.
She gritted her teeth and squeezed out harsh words through the gaps between her teeth, “Zackary, we are getting divorced, I set you free.”
She was greeted with a heavier knocking sound.
People were already complaining in the corridor.
“Dong:”
After a loud noise, there was no sound anymore.
Did you faint outside?
Was he still kidnapped?
Arabella, out of humanitarian concern, opened the door.
Almost simultaneously, a tall figure pounced into her arms.
He lifted his foot and kicked the door open, eagerly rushing to pick Arabella’s lips.
The hot and humid air surrounded her, agitating her nerves.
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“Wake up!”
Arabelta slapped him.
Zackary’s face was skewed from being hit, and his hand that was holding her waist tightened even more, forcing her to press against him.
“What are you hiding for? Weren’t you treating me like this before?”
His hoarse voice carried with it unwillingness and grievance.
Arabella’s mind instantly became clear.
Sering Arabella, he rarely showed embarrassment. “I didn’t have the key,”
Zackary’s rationality and sensibility were torn apart.
I apologize.
If you don’t apologize now, you may not have the chance anymore,
Ryan’s mockery came in waves, but he only remembered one sentence. “If you push her further, she will run even farther.”
With a brief distraction, Arabella’s trial had already concluded.
“Go out.”
“Arabella”
“Or I called the police.”
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 town.
This time, she got a year’s respite.
Zackary did not
tcome.
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.
Thad been away from Zackary for a whole year and a half.
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.
Chapter 15
“lve me ten minutes.”
He lowered his head and took out a small file bag 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?
“Anabella, 1 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.
Some were deliberately stuck on the sidelines of the court, waiting for him to appear in the frame, 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 these photos, they were my only memento.”
“Now that 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 coldTM
He added, “If ten minutes haven’t passed, I will leave on my own when it’s time.”
With every m
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 stepped aside.
After Zackary entered the room, his eyes searched restrainedly.
He visibly relaxed upon seeing only traces of children and women
“What about Dairy?
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.
Or perhaps, this was her.
mention this female student.
When Zackary was studying, he always heard someone n
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 falled 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 tell 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.
too far.
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 t
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 set foot in
Finally, step by step, the branches silently extended within her reach.
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
also clear that without removing this shackle, Arabella would only drift further away from him…..
He heartlessly took care of everything and couldn’t wait to fly over.
Disy was at home, he knew.
But he didn’t 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 his 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.
Arabella’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.
Arabella stood still, staring blankly as she watched him leave
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.
Pushing 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.
