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.

20 years. He had been a big part of her life. Now, she could only pretend that she had arrived in a

about Bella's birthday, so instead of a quiet celebration for just the two of them, it became a party

Lia turned off the lights, and Yvonne told Bella to make a wish, "Hurry

had made a big deal of it. She had wished back then for Dominic to like her more. This time, Bella

Yvonne cheered and clapped, someone knocked at the

he said, "Here you go,

her small frame. Before she could ask who had sent them, the delivery guy

to Felix and asked, "Did you send these? Red roses? You really outdid

he took out a small, fancy box from his pocket. "This is my

Lia and Bella were surprised. When they turned on the lights and read the card on the bouquet, Bella felt

from Dominic. It was the first time in 20 years

read, "This is the

Bella had Ino interest in opening Dominic's gift, but Yvonne, ever curious, went ahead

such exclusivity that it was almost impossible to find. It was a lavish