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?"

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

the

she was too

would only last until morning, but then the second day passed... and the third.

as she was about to lose her patience and head to Sawyer Manor herself,

sent someone to her.

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

her clothes, brushed her

drove straight to

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

gestured for her to follow. "This

Chapter 164 He's Back

dug her nails into her palms, pressing hard enough against the soft skin beside her nails that she nearly drew

equipment that 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 curtain. An IV was hooked up to his exposed arm, clear liquid flowing steadily through a tube into his body. Her

"Mr. Sawyer is waiting for you upstairs. Take a quick look, then

Bella stepped forward and gently pulled back the curtain. The familiar face before her