Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 164

Chapter 164 He's Back

Every night, when Bella woke up from her dreams, she found it impossible to go back to sleep. So, she'd lie awake until dawn.

She kept asking Leonard for updates on Dominic, even trying to call him herself, only to find his phone was always turned off.

That night, just as she was about to go to bed, she suddenly heard the sound of several cars pulling away downstairs. The last time there had been this much commotion was when Leonard returned after she came here. Sensing that something was going on, she went to check Leonard's room, but, as expected, he

wasn't there.

With a flicker of hope, she dialed his number. "Did you just leave? Did something happen?"

Leonard's voice was subdued. "Just go to sleep. I'll explain when I get back. I'm afraid if I tell you now, you won't be able to rest!!

Bella's heart shot up into her throat. "Is Dominic back?"

was a two-second silence before he answered, "Yes, I'm going to pick him

the

possibilities, but she was too anxious to leave the house. All

last until morning, but then the second day passed... and the third. Leonard had seemingly vanished,

was about to lose her patience and head

sent someone to her.

bodyguard appeared, giving her only ten minutes to pack. He told her

to her room, changed her clothes, brushed her hair, and followed the man to the

drove straight

as usual, each one on high alert, scanning the surroundings and listening

simply gestured

Chapter 164 He's Back

She instinctively dug her nails into her palms, pressing hard enough against the soft skin beside her nails that she nearly drew blood. The bodyguard led her down to the basement of

what her own hospital had. Before she could process her surprise, she caught sight of someone lying on a bed through a half-open curtain. An IV was hooked up to his exposed arm, clear liquid flowing steadily through a

is waiting for you upstairs. Take a quick look,

the curtain. The