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

strange behavior and gave Bella

down at her bowl of soup and murmured,

him

twitched as she imagined the outcome of trying to coax Dominic. He

no idea why he was upset. Was it because she mentioned her mother? But hadn't he asked her

as Bella arrived at the hospital, a nurse told her that someone was waiting for her before she could even reach

of unease washed over her, causing her to slow

she

she kept her expression neutral. "Yes, I'm

crossed the woman's face, perhaps because she hadn't expected Bella to recognize her so quickly. "I need to talk

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

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