Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 26

Chapter 26 Beyond Saving

After speaking, Bella turned and walked away.

As she passed by Leonard, she asked in surprise, "What are you doing here?"

Leonard lazily looked up at the sky. "Can't I look at the moon?"

Bella, feeling irritated, knew he had followed her on purpose but didn't have the energy for small talk. Well, enjoy your moon-gazing. I'm heading back."

Leonard casually followed her. "You really don't appreciate good intentions, do you? I was just worried you might run into trouble. You're my tenant, and if something happened to you, I'd be responsible." Bella shot back in annoyance, "Right now, you're the biggest danger to me. As a landlord, is it normal to stalk your tenant?"

Leonard was at a loss for words, forcing a grin through gritted teeth. "Yes, yes, I'm a creep. You should be careful around me from now on."

leave the tiny, desolate town and come with him to Holha, where he promised her a

Bella knew he had made something of himself over the years. But she had no intention of taking advantage

Miller Manor, she had seen it all. She was not someone who could be swayed by money or material

replied to his messages, but Simon persisted, sending them morning, noon, and

her

from the pressures of the big city was pleasant If she could, she would live in the town peacefully until the end of her days. The only thing

meet again in

was shattered on

and kind brought a swaddled infant into

that the baby's face was

should find another doctor quickly. There's an experienced one in the

like saucers. "I want you to treat him! If something happens to my child,

will go wrong! He might even

baby into her arms. "It's just a cold. Give him