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.

little awkward. She could only console herself that she was reading

fall for her?

of orange juice. "I saw you drinking this back in school.

her preferences from years ago.

orange juice aside and said,

our university days, my dad didn't give me any money to toughen me up. I survived on a scholarship and by working part-time. I thought you'd ask about that. Who knew you never grew curious?" Bella grinned

from the hospital. She

said, answering

a patient from the emergency department who needs an operation. Please come over now!" Bella felt rather troubled. She

"If you've got something to do,

sighed in relief. Thankfully, Felix was an easygoing guy. "Thank you so much. There's an operation that needs to be done at the

wasn't as lucky.

alright. I've already troubled you enough by leaving without finishing Yvonne's lessons today.

friends and both medical students. How could I