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.

had known Dominic for 20 years. He had been a big part of

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

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

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

and clapped, someone knocked at

and found a delivery 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 take

covered her small frame. Before she could ask who

you send

sparkled as he took out a small, fancy box from his pocket. "This

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

flowers were from Dominic. It was the first time in 20 years she had received a

read, "This is the

mood shifted noticeably. Bella had Ino interest in opening Dominic's gift, but Yvonne, ever curious, went

was almost impossible to find. It was