Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 76

Chapter 76 A Brainless Person

Simon saw the determination in her eyes, yet he still refused to give up. "I know I've wronged you and your mother. I've realized my mistakes, and I'll do everything I can to make things right. You only have me and your sister left in this world. Can you bear the thought of los Bella sneered. "Why wouldn't I? You're strangers to me. Do you have any idea how desperate I felt watching my mother die?

"Simon, why did you lie to my mother when you left? Why give her hope only to have her die in despair? If your daughter hadn't fallen ill, would you have ever thought to find me?"

Bella expected him to argue or at least lie, but he remained silent, admitting he had come to her only because his daughter was ill.

All her patience snapped at that moment. Bella stood up and warned him coldly, "What you're asking is impossible. Don't ever come looking for me pretend you don't exist." again. From now on,

I'll

she turned and

Simon called out to her. "Bella, let's call it even, shall we?

pay me back, alright? I won't trouble you any further. Besides, it's just a kidney.

me life? Was that during the accident when you were cheating on my mother or when you just happened to save me from getting mugged? "Don't be ridiculous. My life

your wife are your daughter's closest relatives. Why not use one of your kidneys instead of mine? Don't waste your time; I

at Miller Manor, Bella realized she was shivering. Her calm exterior was merely a facade. How could she

only Simon had fulfilled his duties as a father all these years, she wouldn't be so

calling Bella, leaving her no choice but to block She knew there would be more, even a fourth and fifth. She was determined to persevere, never compromising. Unlike her

tossed and turned in bed as she was unable to fall asleep. Adults often struggle with insomnia

couldn't, she went downstairs, grabbed one of Dominic's bottles from the liquor cabinet, and poured herself a full glass. The strong liquor burned its way