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 next week, Simon sent Bella messages every day, urging her to leave the tiny, desolate town and

of thousands, Bella knew he had made something of himself

all. She was not someone who could be swayed by money or material

Simon persisted, sending them morning, noon,

he was about to leave the town, he sent her a farewell

would live in the town peacefully until the end of her days. The only thing that troubled her was that she still occasionally thought of Dominic. Whenever that. happened, her quiet heart would be

they ever meet

tranquility was shattered on an otherwise

kind brought a swaddled infant

noticed that the baby's face was

find another doctor quickly. There's

saucers. "I want you to treat him! If something happens to my child, you won't get away with

will go wrong! He might even need to be transferred

he didn't hear her, thrusting the baby into her arms. "It's just a cold. Give him a shot, and he'll be fine. I'm going to