Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 9 The Thorn in His Heart

Bella immediately went to the room and closed the door. It muffled Dominic's voice as he roared, "Bella!"

She didn't want to pay him much attention. She bit back the sadness bubbling within her.

There were some things she hadn't been able to figure out. Had there been anything between Dorothy and Richard? Or were they nothing more than childhood friends? If they were just friends, how did Dorothy cause Richard's divorce? Bella had been too young back then. She couldn't understand many things.

Was the truth what Dominic believed it was? Did Dorothy do everything she could to entrust Bella to the Millers on her deathbed? It made sense. Bella had never dared to dwell on it...

Now, three of the people in that story have passed away. Even if they had left any clues behind, Bella didn't have the chance to prove its legitimacy. This was a thorn in Dominic's heart. He wouldn't allow her to prod at it.

In the afternoon, Bella went to Felix's home. He had stayed home, just like yesterday.

After greeting him, she began teaching Yvonne to play the piano patiently.

Bella feel a little awkward. She could only console herself that she

a capable man. Why would he fall for her? Back then, he'd

her a glass of orange juice. "I saw you drinking this back in

time someone remembered her preferences from years ago.

juice aside and

I thought you'd ask about that. Who knew you never grew curious?" Bella grinned and said, "Sometimes, stifling one's curiosity is a form of respect for the other. I'll ask Yvonne

call from the hospital. She apologized to Felix and

Bella said, answering

We don't have enough hands on deck today. There's a patient from the emergency department who needs an operation. Please come over now!" Bella felt rather troubled. She didn't expect to

up, she glanced at Felix hesitantly. Before she said anything, he said, "If you've got something to do, just go. The

Thankfully, Felix was an easygoing guy. "Thank you so much. There's

wasn't as lucky. In the end, I took the path my dad laid out for me. Let me

you enough by

you being so polite with me? We're old friends and both medical students. How could I possibly not understand the importance