Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 118

Chapter 118 Hard Not to Speculate

nella composed herself and said, "Lla's blind date is Oscar. I'm just checking to see what he's like. If you don't want to share, that's fine. Din lowered his g

gaze

back to his phone. "He's a good guy-honest, hardworking, single, and talented. Anyone who works for me isn't useless. Lia is lucky" She breathed a sigh of relief. "I'll head to my room."

duce back in her bedroom, she continued chatting with Lia. "Did you hear that? He praised Oscar. He usually doesn't give compliments, so you can rest assured."

While Lifeir secure about her date, she couldn't resist teasing Della, "I heard Dominic's reaction when you asked about another man. It sounded pretty intense. I thought there would be smoke when you two are together, but it seems.." Bella didn't want to discuss Dominic and replied listlessly, "It's just a passing facade. Instead of gossiping about me, you should focus on your studio.""

Lia's mind raced with excitement. "I just think you two are a perfect match! After mowing each other for 20 years, It would be natural to be together, right? Growing up together-howerwlable!"

Enviable?

biller Manor and wondered what was

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often looked for him after exams to getting

whenever Dominie was around. She wanted to

would always walk away with a stoic expression,

after each exam and never brought them

Dominic felt like strangers living under the same roof for many years. There was nothing

finishing her evening coutine, Bella had just settled into bed when a knock on the door

Feeling too lazy

inside. "It's hard not to let one's imagination run

ardously tugged at her hair, surprised it was him instead

he sat on a wicker chair. His long fingers wrapped around a delicate

serious demeanor made nella a bit uneasy. She hesitated and said, "I'll stand for a bit... I've

fong his gaze on her. "Do you want me

bit tongue-tied, Bella eventually settled

pushed the glass of leed tea toward her. A professional instinct kicked in, and