Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 73

Chapter 73 Take It or Leave It

After what happened last night, she was happy to greet him with a smile, no matter how grumpy he was. "Morning," she said cheerfully.

Sipping his coffee, he glanced at her with indifference. "From now on, drive yourself to work. I don't want any more trouble from you."

Bella was momentarily taken aback. It wasn't until she saw him toss the car keys onto the coffee table that she realized he had gotten her a car.

Seeing the logo on the keys, she suggested timidly, "Maybe we could exchange them for a less expensive option?"

He replied impatiently, "No, take it or leave it."

Speechless, she took the keys and drove out. She was extremely cautious, afraid of even the slightest scratch. All she needed was a little run-down car. She didn't want to draw attention to herself.

hospital, her colleagues couldn't help but stare at her car as she parked, giving her judgmental looks.

she went straight to Simon's ward. He was awake, and she had brought him breakfast. She gently helped him sit up to

pale but smiled happily. "I

remained indifferent. "You saved me, so I can't

business trip and wasn't feeling well, so I came to your hospital for a checkup. I didn't expect to run into you, but I'm

bluntly, "Let's keep things separate. I appreciate that you saved me, and I'll take care of you while you're in the hospital. But don't

you should be able to go home in a few

wasn't busy at work, she would drop

him with the IV drip, she joked, "Mr. Kennedy, are you close with Dr. Jones? She visits you several times a day. Most patients don't get that kind of attention."

Daughter...

stiffened slightly. She had always assumed Simon wouldn't dare acknowledge her in public. After all, he was a prominent figure now, and he preferred to keep her

eyes filled with tender affection as he looked at Bella. "It was my fault. I wasn't there

reopened. Her face hardened as she turned and left without a word. Still, she couldn't deny that when Simon risked his