Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 77

Chapter 77 His Wallpaper Is a Picture of Her

Bella was so used to his taunts that she replied indifferently, "You should get some rest. I'm going back to my room."

As she passed him, he grabbed her wrist.

She looked at him with a puzzled expression and asked, "What is it?"

Their eyes met. His gaze was calm and steady as he asked, "Lia's not in Joville. Who did you meet?"

Bella's breath hitched. He hadn't seemed concerned when she left. How could he have checked on this? She didn't even know if Lia was in Joville.

and he's being discharged today. He's leaving tomorrow, so I thought I'd treat him to dinner. I was going to ask Lia to join us, but when I called, I found out she wasn't in Joville." Dominic's eyes

was terrified he might investigate Simon's identity and uncover their connection. She looked up at him

to the truth. She had indeed

her wrist and said with an indifferent shrug, "I was just asking. No need to be so nervous. Since you can't sleep, stay with me

only had a glass of liquor. Her stomach was upset, and the alcohol was starting

to her as he opened the liquor cabinet, and

glanced over subconsciously. The first thing her eyes caught was a

at the bar that Dominic had a photo

photo, she wore a white shirt and a light gray plaid skirt. Her long hair was pulled back into a ponytail, and she had a

a small parrot perched on it. It was the parrot that Richard used to keep. Sunlight filtered through the branches,

If Bella remembered correctly, she was 17 at the time. Since she didn't recall taking it, Dominic must have snapped it

trimmed nails. Due to her profession, she wasn't in the