Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 61

Chapter 61 Time to Pace Reality

After leaving the crowded reception room, Bella arrived in the courtyard, where a large swimming pool shimmered with a vibrant blue.

She crouched down to play with the water and realized it was pleasantly warm. She couldn't help but think that the Sawyers sure knew how to live the good life.

All of a sudden, she heard footsteps approaching from behind Afraid of being seen in such an undignified manner, she hastily stood up and turned around

When she noticed it was relix, her eyes darted around nervously. "What are you doing here?"

Felix was dressed in a bespoke suit, his wine glass held steady as the crimson liquid swirled within

didn't ask about her recent disappearance. However, when he noticed the suit jacket she was wearing, he plastered a smile on his face, concealing the emotion that flickered "I'm here for

explain what had happened, but before she could speak up, he said, "You don't have to say

sorry, Felix, but I can't give you an answer. Lad's just pretend

the pool and let out a soft sigh. "But you know I've bom serious about this from

made her heart ache. "I'm

to say except that she had be the one who wanted to

as another rejection. This isn't the first time, anyway. From the moment Dominic answered your call, i knew

a normal relationship with her head bowed, she asked softly, "What did he say over the

you were doing well and that you couldn't

eyed him suspiciously Yet, since he didn't seem to be lying, she couldn't

read her mind, he assured her, "it's true. That's all he said. I need to take care of something I'll

last person she wanted to let down. He was the ideal boyfriend, and she was simply not good enough for him. "I told you not to get your hopes up bet