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.

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

was a capable man. Why would he fall for her? Back then, he'd been too young. He didn't know

you drinking this back in school.

remembered her preferences from

orange juice aside and said,

a scholarship and by working part-time. 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 to come over. We'll

call from the hospital.

Bella said,

department who needs an operation. Please

something to do, just go. The rest of her lessons can be shifted to

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

to become a doctor. I wasn't as lucky. In the end, I took the path my dad laid out for me.

I've already troubled you

polite with me? We're old friends and both medical students.