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?"

answered, "Yes, I'm going to pick him

the

course, Bella couldn't sleep. She lay there, her mind racing with possibilities, but she was too anxious to leave the house. All she could

passed... and the third. Leonard had seemingly vanished, and

as she was about to lose her patience and head

sent someone to her.

who looked like a bodyguard appeared, giving her only ten minutes to pack. He told her he was taking

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

drove straight to

each one on high alert, scanning the surroundings and listening intently to their radios. Unable to hold back, she

gestured for

Chapter 164 He's Back

against the soft skin beside her

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 tube into his body.

Sawyer is waiting for you

courage, Bella stepped forward and gently pulled back the curtain. The