Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 75

Chapter 75 Horribly Ugly

Bella hoped Dominic wouldn't notice her and didn't want him to know about Simon. Just as she reached the entrance, he suddenly asked, "Where are you going?"

She tried to sound casual as she said, "I'm going out with Lia, I'll be back soon."

Dominic said nothing more, and she took his silence as agreement. She drove to the private dining room where she had arranged to meet Simon.

When Bella arrived, she couldn't help but feel a bit amused. Simon could easily choose an expensive private restaurant or even a more upscale one for a meal, while she and her mother had been left to struggle alone for five years.

hadn't loved Simon enough to have her. The most infuriating thing about Simon was that, even after abandoning

it."

person didn't love someone anymore, they simply didn't. If they couldn't take responsibility, they just couldn't. Why ruin someone's life with lies? After they sat down, Simon poured her a cup of tea. "This place doesn't have a menu. The owner just brings Bella remained

However, the smile on his face faded slightly. "I've never mentioned this before, but you have a younger sister. She's five years younger than

sneered. "So? What exactly are

wasn't interested in

clasped his hands together, his fingertips turning white from the pressure. "She's

so unbearable for her lately that she has lost all will to live Bella frowned. Recalling the conversation she'd overheard between Simon and his wife at the hospital, she suddenly realized they'd

layer, the veil of deception was lifted, exposing only ugliness and

was furious. She had once believed Simon genuinely wanted to make amends out of guilt, but now reality had

roasted turkey. The turkey looked delicious, surrounded by sage and other finely chopped ingredients. However, its glistening, golden-brown eyes seemed