Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 24

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After resolving the housing issue, Bella's next priority was finding a job. She needed a steady income to continue paying back Dominic each month.

Before coming to the town, she had done some research. The town had developed quite well in recent years, and there was even a hospital where she could continue her previous line of work.

Being proactive, she headed to the town's hospital to apply for a job right after settling her belongings. Given her impressive qualifications, the hospital director didn't hesitate to offer her a position, though he was concerned she might be dissatisfied with the salary. Bella had anticipated this. The pay here was indeed much lower than in Joville, almost half as much, but the cost of living was lower too, so she could manage.

After leaving the hospital and returning home, Bella noticed Leonard lounging in the courtyard, soaking up the sun. She greeted him, "Are you not going out today?"

Leonard glanced at her lazily. "Nothing to do, so why go out? Someone came by looking for you earlier and left a business card. Here."

Bella walked over curiously and picked up the card. The moment she saw the name "Simon Kennedy", her pupils dilated, and she hurriedly pocketed the card, a bit flustered. "Thanks."

With that, she quickly turned and retreated to her room with a mixed emotion.

the letters Dorothy left behind. He was

him the things Dorothy had left behind, but

the phone was answered immediately. A deep, powerful voice of a middle-aged man.came through. "Is this... Bella?" Bella replied coldly, "Yes, it's me. Didn't you come looking

seemed to take a deep breath. "Bella... I'm sorry for what I did to

instantly. "You're not worthy of mentioning

know, I'm not. It's my fault that you both suffered. Believe me, I'll do everything I can to make

find Simon. But now

she had never met... How much did she despise him? She wasn't sure how

face him.

and gently said, "Take your time and let me know when you're ready. I'll be here for a few days. Take care of yourself out there. If you heed money, just ask."

constant chorus of insects

took out Dorothy's box and examined it repeatedly before sending a message to Simon,

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well get it over with in this one meeting. Afterward, she would