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?"

going to pick him up. I probably won't be back tonight.

that, the

she was too anxious to leave the house.

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

as she was about to lose her patience and

sent someone to her.

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

room, changed her clothes, brushed her

straight to Sawyer

twice as many guards as usual, each one on high

He simply gestured for her to follow. "This

Chapter 164 He's Back

began to tremble. 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

found herself in a surprisingly large, hidden room. It looked like a small medical facility, filled with high-end 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

bodyguard said softly, "Mr. Sawyer is waiting for you upstairs. Take

forward and gently pulled back the curtain. The familiar