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.

part of her life. Now,

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

make a wish, "Hurry up and blow out all the candles in one

shy but finally closed her eyes 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

cheered and clapped, someone knocked at

found a delivery guy with a huge bouquet of red roses. Out of breath, he said, "Here you go, miss. It's pretty heavy,

Before she could ask who had sent them, the delivery guy had quickly

you send these? Red roses? You really outdid

from his pocket. "This is

on the lights and read the card on the bouquet, Bella

the first time in 20 years she

simply read, "This is the 20th year.

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

it was almost impossible to find. It was a lavish gift,