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.

would have been different if she hadn't loved Simon enough to have her. The most infuriating thing about Simon

it."

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 cold. "Just say what you

wasn't embarrassed. However, the smile on his face faded slightly. "I've never mentioned this before, but you have

exactly are you trying

interested in

why would she care about a sister? Simon nervously clasped his hands together, his fingertips turning white from the pressure. "She's been sick her whole life,

has been so unbearable for her lately that she has lost all will to live Bella frowned. Recalling the

of deception was

She had once believed Simon genuinely wanted to make amends out of guilt, but now reality had hit her

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