Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 98

Chapter 98 Unrequited Love

when you lose."

lan paused before speaking, "What I'm saying is, you can compete in love, but the way you're doing it isn't smart and will only push men away. It's not right for someone like you. If you're in love, you need to stay graceful-don't brag when you win, and don't be bitter Amber smiled bitterly. "Do you think I don't know how foolish my actions are? Do you understand what it's like to be desperate? I've tried so hard, but I'm still rejected, while Bella doesn't have to do anything and gets to live with Dominic for 20 years.

"Ian, with your playboy ways, you don't understand the pain of unrequited love. One day, when you truly fall for someone you can't live without, you'll understand."

lan didn't expect the conversation to turn to him. He cleared his throat awkwardly. "Alright, if I can't change your mind, I won't push it. But at least... you're the one living at Miller Manor now, not Bella, right?"

Amber felt a bit reassured. "I'll leave now. Don't tell Dominic I came by."

find out wasn't up to him. Besides, he had no control over whether

Bella, tired and sore, walked to the bus stop. She wasn't used to not driving and

she waited and waited for the bus, she thought she might actually fall asleep standing up. She laughed to herself, realizing how

her car and called out from the window, "Hurry up! I can't stay parked

doing here? Isn't your studio

to look after you. Dominic gave me money, so I need to do something to earn it." Bella sighed at the mention of Dominic, "Can we not talk about him? If you're only picking me up because of his money, then forge Lia shrugged. "If he hadn't told me what time you'd be done

raced. "He told you? How does he know when I

realized-lan must

spy at the hospital.

about Amber and why she

to

all nice because he's got his own issues. He kicks you out but keeps his ex there? Taking his money is a win in my book!" Bella looked down. "He didn't