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?"

room. He might be too weak to be intimidating,

felt like she was back to her

was more exhausting than her shifts at the

Bella came across an article on her phone about

a public announcement-a

into this marriage to save the Yates family, sacrificing herself to keep

surely knew as well. But he

study and occasionally flipping through a magazine, he didn't do much else.

dinner, she tentatively asked, "Did you see the news?

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a nonchalant hum without even

just pretending to be unaffected. After all,

for over two years.

it was hard to believe

marriage because she saved him-even if

she asked quietly, "Who is

glanced at her and replied, "The son of the man I killed. It's the only