Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 79

Chapter 79 Men Fall for This Every Time

Bella wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but she felt Dominic leaning in.

His breath was warm against her skin. Just as their lips were about to touch, Dominic suddenly turned away and released her. In a burst of anger, he stormed upstairs and slammed the door. The sudden commotion snapped Bella back to reality. What had just happened?

The next morning, when Bella woke up, Sylvia had already made breakfast. Upon seeing the empty wine glasses from the night before, she made hot soup to soothe their stomachs.

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As Bella sat at the table, Dominic came downstairs. He was adjusting his suit cuff as he approached the dining room, word, he turned and strode toward the front door.

but his expression soured upon meeting her

gaze. Without a

noticed Dominic's strange behavior and gave Bella a

at her bowl of soup and murmured, "I don't

moods. Just coax him a bit, Ms. Jones. Most

outcome of trying to coax Dominic. He was hardly the

why he was upset. Was it because she mentioned her mother? But hadn't he asked her why she

arrived at the hospital, a nurse told her that someone was waiting for her before

was a familiar patient, she initially dismissed the appointment. However, as she entered her office and saw a woman dressed like a wealthy matron sitting in her chair, a wave of unease washed over her, causing her to slow her pace. The woman didn't bother to stand up when

she finally spoke, "You

suspicions, but she kept her expression neutral. "Yes,

she hadn't expected Bella to recognize her so quickly. "I need to talk

If you're not here for a medical appointment, then please leave." Elaine suddenly stood up and grabbed the pen holder from the desk in a fit of

that? You're nothing! I'm doing you a favor by even being here. Don't get ahead