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

behavior and gave Bella

glanced down at her bowl of soup and murmured, "I

and their moods. Just coax him a

to coax Dominic. He was hardly

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

hospital, a nurse told her that someone was waiting for her before she

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 saw Bella.

contemptuous scrutiny, she finally spoke, "You must be

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

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

and had no intention of wasting time. "Mrs. Kennedy, I'm very busy, but I can give you a clear answer right now. It's not possible. 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 rage before hurling it at Bella. "Who do

speak to me like that? You're nothing! I'm doing you a favor by even being here. Don't get ahead of yourself! You're a

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