Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 169

Chapter 169 That's Not Something You Should Wony About

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Chapter 169 That's Not Something You Should Worry About

Lost in thought, Bella's movements slowed as she gently applied ointment to Dominic's

wound.

Her soft fingertips massaged the skin around the injury with such care that she didn't even notice Dominic watching her intently the entire me.

Finally, he spoke up, "Dr. Jones, your technique for applying medicine isn't very... professional. It's easy to misinterpret."

Bella jerked her hand back as if she'd been shocked. He'd been deliberately calling her "Dr. Jones" ever since they started the bath, and it was getting under her skin.

Packing up the first aid kit, she let out a sigh. "All done. You should get some rest. Sleeping more will help you heal faster. I'll be going now.

Still in a teasing mood, Dominic said, "Not staying to 'attend to your patient?"

He might be too weak

past few days felt like she was back to her old, hectic schedule from

fact, it was more exhausting than her shifts at

across an article on

public announcement-a way to solidify alliances and maximize benefits

averted, and the key lay in the man she was marrying. Clearly, Amber was rushing into this marriage to save the Yates family, sacrificing herself to keep it afloat. Bella wondered if Amber

as well. But he hadn't mentioned it as if nothing had

an eye on him throughout the day. Other than working in his study and occasionally flipping through a magazine, he didn't do much else. He seemed so calm that it almost

she tentatively asked, "Did you see the

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reacted, giving a nonchalant hum without

be unaffected.

for over two years.

relationship was built on mutual benefits, it

was being forced into this marriage because she saved him-even if the Yates family had brought it

asked quietly, "Who

I killed. It's the only