Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 99

Chapter 99 Happy Birthday

Chapter 99 Happy Birthday

Even though Bella said she was fine, she felt a deep sadness inside. She knew it was time to end things with Dominic.

In the following month, Amber stopped bothering Bella, and Dominic disappeared from her life.

Even though they were in the same city, it felt like they were completely disconnected, each living their own life without any contact.

Felix stayed in touch with Bella from time to time. Since she no longer lived at Miller Manor, he would visit Lia's studio when he had the chance, and they would chat and eat together. A little over a month might not seem like much, but Bella felt like so much time had passed.

On her birthday, Bella took time off from work. She had never cared much about her birthday before, but this year, she wanted to celebrate it properly.

for 20 years. He had been a big part of her life. Now, she

celebration for just the two of them, it became a party for four. Felix came, and Yvonne, hearing it was

turned off the lights, and Yvonne told Bella to make a wish, "Hurry up and blow out all the candles

and made a wish. She remembered her first birthday at Miller Manor-Richard had made a big deal of it. She had wished back then for Dominic to like her more. This time, Bella didn't make a wish. After a bit of pretending, she opened her eyes and blew out the candles

and clapped,

of red roses. Out of breath, he said, "Here you go, miss. It's pretty heavy, and there's a gift too.

which nearly covered her small frame. Before she could

to Felix and asked, "Did you send

from his pocket.

on the lights and read the card on the bouquet, Bella felt a mix

Dominic. It was the first time in 20 years she had received a birthday gift from

"This is the 20th

Ino interest in opening Dominic's gift, but Yvonne, ever curious,

that it was almost impossible to find. It was