The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Axel and Declan left the room and closed the door behind them to give Bella and Arnold some space. "Arnold," Bella cried out to him.

She was at a loss for words, as it did not seem appropriate to comfort him or talk about Asher.

The brief silence felt like a lifetime.

"I'm sorry, Bella." Keeping his head down, Arnold allowed tears to trickle down his cheeks.

Bella shook her head and comforted him. "Arnold, don't put the blame on yourself. You don't need to apologize to anyone.

"You simply fell in love with Ash. There isn't anything wrong with loving someone."

"It's all my fault."

Arnold hung his head low like a sinner, his fighting spirit gone. "Aunt Mila is right. I destroyed Ash. Everything wouldn't have happened if I had taken her advice. I'm unforgivable, Bella. I was selfish. I'd rather take the fall for everything than put Ash through this. I want everything to go back to how it was. But it's too late."

Bella felt a lump in her throat.

things first, Asher was

now, Arnold was

can seek medical attention with him. He's as good a

going back to

smiled wryly. "I don't

If you

person he is. How did he react when your relationship made headlines? He took all the blame so that you wouldn't face any accusation, criticism, or hurt. Even at

slowly lifted his head and

pain numbed his

it? Ash put up a fight to be with

the point of your relationship? What's the point of Ash's sacrifice? You risked a beating and tumed your back on the Larson family to be with Ash. Is that the outcome you want

it? Is there a place in the world for us? Can your father accept us? Can your family? I'm willing to live without anything, but Ash can't. He deserves happiness. Otherwise, I wish we

Arnold's eyes and said, "That's

the ground, his arms pressing down on the cold floor until his veins showed. "I told Ash I wouldn't mind being his unseen lover. Titles mean nothing to me.

now. Your

of him and smiled with a tilted head.