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.

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

in surprise. It was Dominic. He was

happened?" he asked with a

explained what had happened, but she avoided mentioning her relationship with Simon. She was already enough of a burden for him, so

frown deepened. "Let's

nurses there, she felt he would be okay. She needed

the car, Dominic got in first She hesitated to follow, as her clothes were still damp and muddy, and she didn't want to dirty the seat.

awkwardly got into the car with her head bowed. "Why

"Then why did you call

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

call me unless something was

she been so obvious while crying? She

had calmed down, she looked up and said softly, "Thank you for coming to

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 her mistake and apologized softly,