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

widening in surprise. It was

happened?" he asked with a

with Simon. She was already

listening to her, Dominic's frown deepened. "Let's

with the nurses there, she felt he

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

got into the car

retorted impatiently, "Then why did

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

a moment of silence, Dominic spoke again. "You wouldn't call me unless something was wrong. And...

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

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

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 Bella felt wronged, but at least he had come. It was late,