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."

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

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

was not someone who could be swayed

messages, but Simon persisted, sending them

the town, he sent her a farewell message. Bella glanced at it but ignored it

was easy 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

meet again in this

was shattered on an otherwise ordinary

who appeared honest and kind brought

the man found Bella's office. When she noticed that

not a pediatrician," she said. "You should find another doctor quickly. There's an

eyes bulged like saucers. "I want you to treat him! If something happens to

you keep delaying, something really will go wrong! He might even need to be transferred to another

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