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.

and observed them silently. It made Bella feel a little awkward. She could only console herself that she was

would he fall for her? Back then,

of orange juice. "I saw you drinking this

the first time someone remembered her

juice aside and said,

to toughen me up. I survived on a scholarship and by working part-time. I thought you'd ask about that. Who knew

call from the hospital. She apologized

Bella said,

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

Before she said anything, he said, "If you've got something to

an easygoing guy. "Thank you so much. There's an operation that needs to be done at the hospital. I've got

as lucky. In the end, I took the path my dad laid out for me. Let me drive

and replied, "It's alright. I've already troubled you enough by leaving without finishing Yvonne's lessons today.

and insisted, "Why are you being so polite with me? We're old friends and both medical students.