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

Dominic's strange behavior and

of soup and murmured, "I don't know what's wrong

sighed. "Men and their moods. Just coax him a bit, Ms. Jones. Most men love

to coax Dominic. He

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 she could even reach her

of unease washed over her, causing her to slow her pace. The woman didn't bother to stand up when she saw Bella. Leaning back in her chair with her legs crossed and arms folded, she looked down at

scrutiny, she finally

neutral. "Yes, I'm Bella," she replied. "Is there

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

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

I'm doing you a favor by even being here. Don't get ahead of yourself! You're a whore, just like your