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.

against her lower back and fear blanketing her mind.

and cried, but she didn't

What are you

of the alley gave

his crime and flew into a rage.

as she saw a single person walk into the alley,

time she tried to warn him, it was too late. The robber had already injured the

it was Simon! Without hesitation, she asked, "Where

straighten up. "I'm... I'm fine. Are

less than a mile away. She rushed Simon

but fortunately missed his internal organs. A few

out of the operating room and checking over Simon, she collapsed onto a bench outside the ward. A wave

understand why fate was so cruel to her. If she hadn't been saved, her life would have

jaws of death and was