Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 72

Chapter 72 Because You're Crying

She brought the phone to her car, surprised that he had answered. Before she could gather her thoughts, there was a brief moment of silence. Tears streamed down her face as she frantically wiped them away, fearing someone might see her.

Her uncontrollable sobs carried through the phone to Dominic on the other end. His voice was steady as he asked, "Where are you?"

"I'm in the hospital," Bella replied softly.

The call was immediately disconnected, leaving her staring at the phone in a daze. A deep sense of loss washed over her as she realized she shouldn't have disturbed him.

She had no intention of going home. After what had happened, she was too scared to be alone.

With Simon still unconscious under anesthesia and no way to contact his family, she felt responsible for staying, especially since he'd been injured trying to save her.

for the occasional family member visiting a patient. They all gave her strange looks. Perhaps her current disheveled appearance was so diffe from her usual neat and tidy image in her white coat that no

her eyes widening in

asked

she avoided mentioning her relationship with Simon. She was already enough of a burden for him, so

her, Dominic's frown deepened. "Let's go

there, she felt he would be okay. She

her clothes were still damp and muddy, and she didn't want to dirty the seat. Seeing her standing there, Dominic rolled down the window and said, "Don't waste time. Do

of upsetting him and awkwardly got into the car with her head bowed. "Why did you

why did

come because of her call? But she hadn't said anything in the call to make

spoke again. "You wouldn't call me unless something was wrong. And... I heard you crying on the

startled. Had she been so obvious while crying? She thought she had been

and said softly, "Thank you for

happens, why don't you call me right away? You just cause me trouble! How have you managed to live this long being so carel Bella felt wronged, but at least he had come. It was late, and she had made him make a round trip. She admitted