Falling for his warm touch despite his usual coldness, she loved him only to be disappointed and betrayed in the end. When love turns to darkness, it festers to be poisonous and consumes the soul. The naïve Arabella evolved. *** “Thank you for becoming my wife,” was her cold husband’s last words before he died, coupled with a smile that had never before graced his lips. Not on their wedding day. And not even at the birth of their only child. Emperor Ferdinand, someone Arabella loved so much, killed their son. She became a villainess and vowed revenge for her beloved child. For a decade, she used everything she could to make Ferdinand pay. Until finally… he fell to ruin! With her revenge complete, Arabella's life soon ended with her dead husband in her arms. But fate wasn’t done playing with her. All of a sudden, she was back two decades ago right after their wedding. Was it a curse or a blessing? It didn’t matter. Because there is only one thing she needed to do. “I will ruin you in this lifetime too!” This was her hateful promise to herself upon realizing she was reborn. But in her second life, Arabella was unexpectedly bestowed a gift to uncover the truth. Who was wrong and who was right? Only time will tell.
'Is Ferdinand alright now?' Arabella had to wonder. 'May I should go help him?'
But she wasn't able to since some work from the palace came so she got busy instead.
Ferdinand avoided her as well even during breaktimes when he used to go to her study or room to have a cup of tea with her. He even told Alwin to tell her he wouldn't able to have lunch with her since he was busy.
Arabella had to attend a tea party in the afternoon so she had to go out. However, Ferdinand still didn't show up.
When she was at the gates though, she heard his thoughts. She looked up and saw him by the window of his temporary office. She smiled and sent him a flying kiss before waving goodbye. She chuckled when she could see his face turn red even at this distance.
He surprisingly waved back as well before her carriage departed.
'Haha. He's so cute. Who would have known Ferdinand would be this adorable if I get to know him? I'm so glad we are so much more open to each other in this life.'