Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 71

Chapter 71 Inescapable Loneliness

Chasing the robber had already drained Bella of most of her energy, and i I was clear she was now completely exhausted.

She had regretted it a thousand times. Why had she been so foolish to chase after him alone? She might lose

her life over a few belongings and shouldn't have been so stu Staring down the alley, she kept telling herself to hold on. She was almost out, almost there. Once she reached the street, she could shout for help and be safe. Suddenly, someone grabbed her arm and pulled her to the ground.

The water puddle soaked her thin clothes, clinging to her skin and accentuating her curves.

The robber crouched down and grabbed her neck. A gleaming knife pressed against her cheek. "I've never met a woman as bold as you. Come have some fun with me, and I' your stuff back. Don't be a bitch."

Bella dared not breathe as her mind raced to find an escape, but the robber gave her no time. He seized her like a small bird and dragged her deeper into the alley.

the knife pressed against her lower back and fear blanketing her

situation, she was terrified and cried, but she didn't beg, knowing it would be useless and only provoke him

What are you

shout from the entrance of the alley gave Bella a

crime and flew into a rage. Abandoning Bella, he charged forward with his

the alley, Panic set in when she realized

tried to warn him, it was too late.

hurried over to check on the person and discovered it was

and struggled to straighten up. "I'm... I'm fine. Are

didn't say anything and simply nodded. The hospital was nearby, less than a mile away. She rushed Simon there and

wasn't too serious. The knife had penetrated his ribcage but fortunately missed his internal organs. A

Simon, she collapsed onto a bench outside the ward. A wave of desolation washed over her, breaking her last

she hadn't been saved, her life

She had just escaped the jaws of death and was covered in dirt