"Arabella struggled in agony, desperately clutching Robert amid the flames. 'Robert, Robert!' she screamed, tears streaking down her cheeks.Her cries startled Reynald. Seeing her closed eyes and anguished expression, he furrowed his brow slightly, then reached for tissues on the bedside table. Gently, Reynald wiped away the tears from Arabella's face.He silently observed her for a moment, then enveloped her in his arms. Reynald softly caressed her back, consoling her in a low voice as he had done before.Yet his heart felt like it was wedged with jagged stone, throbbing in pain. Reynald found himself instinctively comforting Arabella even as she suffered torment in her nightmares.Reynald's dark lashes cast shadows beneath his eyes, adding a somber hue to his handsome countenance, mirroring the storm brewing within.In recent days, Reynald had forsaken everything, steadfastly staying by Arabella's side throughout her recovery. He believed he was doing right by her.However, at this
Arabella looked at Reginald in confusion as he suddenly kissed her lips.Even though it was already nighttime, people were still strolling nearby, occasionally passing by them.Grandmother had just been laid to rest. Engaging in romantic moments during the mourning period was inappropriate.Arabella tried to push him away, but Reginald tightly grasped her wrist with one hand, preventing her from moving. Unable to break free due to his strength, she closed her eyes and allowed him to continue kissing.His kiss was forceful, even a bit assertive, devoid of the usual tenderness. It was as if he were trying to prove a point to someone.Arabella recalled his words spoken into the phone earlier. He must have been talking to Northridge.She thought Reginald was just trying to stand up against Northridge.Not until he had kissed her almost breathless did Reginald finally release her, gently wiping away the moisture from her lips. "We're not getting a divorce," he stated decisively.It wasn't
"Reginald's voice is so charming, deep, sexy, clear, as pleasant as a cello, brushing past Arabella's ears and slipping into her mind.Arabella's heart raced uncontrollably.It felt like a little deer was vigorously bumping into her chest.She stood there, motionless.Words of love from her beloved truly set off a dopamine rush all on their own.Arabella lifted her eyes, tilted her face up, and gazed at his charming and handsome features, saying, 'Thank you for soothing me, thank you.'Reginald laughed, pinching her cheek with a teasing look. 'I've noticed you're quite straightforward, my little straightforward girl.'Arabella's expression paused slightly, embarrassedly smiling, 'I might lack some finesse, George mentioned it before.'Reginald's lips curved upwards, jokingly asking, 'Oh? How did George evaluate you then?'Arabella rolled her eyes, helplessly saying, 'He said I'm too honest, a bit dull, and suggested I should learn to be more open and proactive, sprinkle in some cute c
Arabella felt as if someone had stabbed her heart with a sharp knife, the pain unbearable.Her face was as white as paper, and she could barely stand straight.She gripped the railing tightly, her knuckles turning white.And this man, just this morning, had been completely devoted to her, wanting to carry her in his pocket, taking her wherever he went.But now, here he was, chatting and laughing with his ex-girlfriend.The old saying was right — you can't trust a man's words; they are just lies.Emily, seeing Arabella in this state, was frightened. She grabbed her hand and urgently asked, "Arabella, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Is it because the Ferris wheel is too high? Are you afraid of heights?"Arabella nodded numbly, her chest heaving.A full minute passed before the color returned to Arabella's pale face. She scoffed at herself.No wonder Reginald didn't want her to leave the house.Talking about the outside world was too dangerous; he just didn't want her to see him wi
Arabella was burdened with heavy thoughts as she walked out of the hotel lobby with Reynald. The driver, upon seeing them, immediately pulled the car to the side of the road. "Take Arabella home," Reynald instructed him. The driver stepped out of the car, opened the back door, and respectfully said, "Ma'am, please get in." Arabella thanked him and climbed into the car, greeted by the cloying scent of Chloe's perfume that filled the interior. She wrinkled her nose in disgust, feeling as if she had taken a bite of an apple only to discover that half of it was infested with worms, and the other half had already been swallowed. As the car drove away, Reynald returned to the hotel. Back in the lobby, he called his assistant. "Check the surveillance footage on the third-floor corridor, find out the name and background of the person who encountered Arabella." Thirty minutes later, the assistant walked into the reception room and handed Reynald a file. As Reynald took it, his gaze fir
Arabella has lost a sense of security in this marriage.However, thinking of her mother's advice, encouraging her to give it a try to avoid regrets later on, she nodded and said, "Alright."Reginald's dark eyes suddenly lit up, as if sparkling with starlight. He held her in his arms, somewhat incredulous, and said, "You're really willing to have a child with me?"Arabella hesitated for a moment, "We can give it a try."Reginald kissed her lips passionately, his fingers caressing her snow-white shoulders. "Let's have a son. If the first child is a boy, we won't need a second. Giving birth is too laborious."Arabella replied cooperatively, "Okay."Reginald tousled her hair and smiled, "I appreciate it.""It's nothing." Arabella nuzzled into his embrace, but in her mind, the somber face of Northridge emerged.Arabella genuinely feared that after giving birth, she would be separated by Reginald's father, and the child would end up in a pitiful situation, losing the companionship of both p
Emily glanced at Arabella, sensing her interest in purchasing the antique. Recognizing Arabella's negotiating skills, Emily extended a finger and said, "One hundred pounds."Arabella had to suppress a laugh.She did have the audacity to haggle this low. In the past, such an insulting proposal would have surely earned a slap.Fortunately, they lived in a more civilized era.The shop owner seemed visibly displeased but forced a smile. "Do you think this is just junk? Even if I sell junk, this item dates back to the late Tudor or early Stuart period. I can fetch at least eighty thousand pounds for it.""Don't fool me, eighty thousand pounds for a piece of paper? It's so small it can't even compare to old paintings. Tell you what, I'll give you a thousand pounds. Anything more, and we're out of here," Emily said firmly, grabbing Arabella's hand and heading towards the exit.The shop owner caught up with them, "Fifty thousand pounds! I'll let it go for fifty thousand!""One thousand pounds
Upon closer observation, the man's eyes bore a striking resemblance to Robert's—almost identical.However, that was the only similarity. His nose, facial structure, skin tone, height—none matched Emily's memory of Robert.The Robert she remembered was fair-skinned, with delicate features, and had a slender stature, almost like a character from a comic book.The man before her now had darker skin, a robust build, short hair, sharp features, and a rugged appearance.All the features of masculine charisma were distinct. He was a man in his prime, exuding confidence and charm.Emily's eyes began to sparkle again as she whispered, "My, he's handsome! Mr. Williams looks dashing!"The man rose from his chair, striding over with long strides toward them.Arabella stood still, her gaze fixed firmly on him. Those eyes were like a key unlocking painful memories, revealing countless layers of untouchable pain.He stopped in front of her, extending his right hand in a polite greeting. "Pleasure to