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.

years. He had been a big part of

two of them, it became a party for four. Felix came, and Yvonne, hearing it was Bella's

and Yvonne told Bella to make a wish, "Hurry up and blow out all the candles in one breath, or your wish won't

bit 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 to like her more.

and clapped,

delivery guy with a huge bouquet of red roses. Out of breath, he said, "Here

small frame. Before she could ask who had sent them,

Felix and asked, "Did you send these?

out a small, fancy box from his pocket. "This

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

from Dominic. It was the first time in 20

read, "This is the 20th year.

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

almost impossible to find. It