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."

sent Bella messages every day, urging her to leave the tiny, desolate town

knew he had made something of

she had seen it all. She was not someone who could be

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

sent her a farewell message.

stress-free. Most of the time, there was little to do. The escape from the pressures of the big city was pleasant If she could, she would live in the town peacefully until

meet again

on an

and kind brought a swaddled infant into the hospital-where

that

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

to treat him! If something happens

keep delaying, something really will go wrong! He might even

cold. Give him a shot, and he'll be fine. I'm going to