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.

disheveled appearance was so diffe from her usual neat and tidy image in her white coat that no one recognized her. Just as she was about to resign herself

in

happened?" he asked with a

her relationship with Simon. She was already enough of a

to her, Dominic's frown deepened.

Simon's room with unease, but with the nurses there, she felt he would be okay.

She hesitated to follow, as 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 you think I enjoy running around in the middle of

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

"Then why did you call

was speechless. Had he come because of her call? But she hadn't said anything in the

"You wouldn't call me unless something was wrong. And... I heard you

obvious while crying? She thought she had been keeping

said softly, "Thank

never gentle, and even now, he couldn't resist lecturing her. "Why do you keep my number if you're not going to use it? When something 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