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

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

Yvonne told Bella to make a wish, "Hurry up and blow out all the candles in one

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

and clapped, someone knocked

guy with a huge bouquet of red roses. Out of breath, he said, "Here you go, miss. It's pretty heavy, and there's a gift too. Don't forget to

Before she could ask who had sent

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

fancy box from his pocket. "This is my gift. The flowers

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

first time in 20 years she had received a

read, "This is the 20th year. Happy

Bella had Ino interest in opening Dominic's gift,

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