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.

arrived at the hospital, her colleagues couldn't help but stare at her car as she parked, giving her judgmental looks. She just smiled

into her white coat, she went straight to Simon's ward. He was awake, and she had brought

smiled happily. "I

me, so I can't be

a little awkward. "I was in Joville on a business trip and wasn't feeling well, so I came to your hospital for a checkup. I didn't expect to run

"Let's keep things separate. I appreciate that you saved me, and I'll take care of you while you're in

able to go home in a few days. You should probably

I have to get back to work now." When Bella wasn't busy at work, she would drop by to check on Simon, simply as a doctor, making routine inquiries about his

Bella came to visit so often, it was inevitable that someone would notice. As the nurse helped 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

Daughter...

was a prominent figure now, and he preferred to keep her existence hidden. Even at the

affection as he looked at Bella. "It

turned and left without a word. Still, she couldn't deny that when Simon risked his life