Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 34

hapter 34 Seeing Dominic Again

When they arrived home, two b

sedans were parked at the gate, leaving no space for Leonard's car.

He had to drop off Bella and then find another place to park.

Bella walked into the courtyard and caught a glimpse of Dominic holding some blueprints and discussing something with others. The sunlight filtered through the grape trellis, casting delicate shadows on him, making it seem like a picturesque scene.

Suddenly, a woman dressed in professional attire with short, neat hair emerged from the kitchen carrying a tray of tea. Bella instinctively stepped back and retreated to her room.

That woman was the same one who had been in Dominic's arms when they entered the hotel. Bella had waited outside the hotel all night, dreading what might have transpired between the two in Dominic's

room.

he

livelier. But for Bella, it was a form of torture. Her once peaceful life

to be in charge of his meals and personal care. Whenever they ran into each other in the kitchen, Bella remained silent, like a timid creature that couldn't make a sound. Magdalena, on the other hand, would always greet her, to which Bella would only respond with a nod before hurriedly escaping. Bella went to the kitchen to make herself something to eat late at night and once again

a drink and would leave soon, she

usual, then suddenly asked, Do you think there's something more than professional between me and

in surprise but

the truth. Mr. Miller isn't that kind

Magdalena took

she felt the need to say any of this. Anything related to

making some instant noodles and finishing it, Bella thought about

not to let water touch her wound, as it would hinder recovery, and she understood this. She thought she could be careful

entered the bathroom and undressed. Just as she turned on the shower, the bathroom door

Dominic, she froze. "Do you... need to use the bathroom? I'll leave right now!" Dominic looked at her with

34 Seeing Dominic

sense?"

wanted to say she'd be careful not to get the wound wet, but the words stuck in her throat,