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."

Bella messages every day, urging her to leave the tiny,

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

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

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

town, he sent her a

and 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 the end of her days. The only thing that troubled her was that she still occasionally thought

ever meet

on an otherwise ordinary

who appeared honest and kind brought a

she noticed that the baby's face was unnaturally flushed.

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

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

delaying, something really will go wrong! He might even need to

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