Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 91

Chapter 91 Homeless

Bella stood by the entrance, not sure if she should go inside, until Sylvia noticed her. "Ms. Jones, why are you standing out here?"

Bella, feeling anxious, quickly shook her head. "I just remembered something I needed to handle at the hospital. I'll be on duty tonight, so I won't be coming back. Can you tell Dominic for me? I have to leave now." Before Sylvia could say anything, Bella had already turned and walked away.

When she got back to the hospital, a nurse looked surprised. "Dr. Jones, didn't you already clock out? Are you volunteering for extra work? You're really dedicated!"

Bella couldn't admit that she had nowhere else to go, so she forced a smile and said, "A patient mentioned they might come in late... I'm just waiting to see if they show up."

more and more people asked why she was still at the hospital. Even though they were just being friendly, it made her feel even more uncomfortable,

and hanging around the hospital felt awkward, so she decided to drive to Lia's

with a big project, and she was working late. With just a few people

wooden carvings around the studio. Lia took a quick break to drink some water and vented to Bella, "I don't know who ordered this huge project, but

an assistant who looked like bad news. If I'd met the client, I probably wouldn't have taken the job. It's the most expensive and complicated carving we've ever done, and it's taken up all our time for the last three mont Bella tried to reassure her friend, "Don't worry.

me? Or did you just come

on with Bella. She stayed quiet, which made Lia's concern grow. "Did I guess

Lia decided not to push further and

had left and the studio was quiet, Lia wrapped up her work. "Let's go. If Dominic's being a pain, you're welcome to stay with me." Bella tried

joking. You know exactly what kind of person Dominic is. Even if you don't say it, it's written all over your face that he's upset you again. I swear, I just want