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."

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

designer clothes, with a watch worth hundreds of thousands, Bella knew he had made something of himself over the years. But she had no intention of taking advantage of

Miller Manor, she had seen it all. She was not

his messages, but Simon persisted, sending

the town, he sent her a

would live in the town peacefully until the end of her days. The only thing that troubled her was

ever meet again

was shattered on an otherwise

man who appeared honest and kind brought a swaddled

chance, the man found Bella's office. When she noticed that the baby's face was unnaturally flushed. and purple,

she said. "You should find another doctor quickly. There's an experienced one

treat him!

really will go wrong! He might even need to be transferred to

baby into her arms. "It's just a cold. Give him a shot, and he'll