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

now, Arnold

trust his work and ethics. Chairman Thompson can seek medical attention with him. He's as good a doctor

going back to

don't think

way! If you leave, what

he react when your relationship made headlines? He took all the blame so that you wouldn't face

head

pain numbed

you get it? Ash put up a fight to

coat. "If you walk away now, what's 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 for your determination and struggles? Are you

At last, Arnold broke down in tears. "But Bella, so what if I'm not happy with it? Is there a place in the world for us? Can your father accept us? Can your

and said, "That's you staying by his side, no matter what." The words stuck

showed. "I told Ash I wouldn't mind

different now. Your relationship's

in front of him and smiled with a tilted head. "You're not an unseen