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?"

"Yes, I'm going to pick him up. I probably won't

the call

She lay there, her mind racing with possibilities, but she was too anxious to leave the house. All she

day passed... and the third.

her patience and head

sent someone to her.

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

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

drove straight to Sawyer

as they reached the entrance, Bella noticed twice as many guards as usual, each one on high alert, scanning the surroundings and listening

answer. He simply gestured for her to

Chapter 164 He's Back

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

even surpassed what her own hospital had. Before she could process her surprise, she caught sight of someone lying on a bed through a half-open

"Mr. Sawyer is waiting for you

back the