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,

was back to her old, hectic schedule from when she'd been juggling multiple

wasn't easy. In fact, it was more exhausting than her shifts

days later, Bella came across an article on her phone about Amber's

surprises. It was mostly a public announcement-a way to solidify alliances and maximize

Amber was rushing into this marriage to save the Yates family, sacrificing herself to keep it afloat. Bella wondered if Amber hadn't saved Dominic back

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

occasionally flipping through a magazine, he didn't do much else. He seemed so

she tentatively asked, "Did you see the news?

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a nonchalant

like he was just pretending to be unaffected.

for over two years.

benefits, it was hard to believe there

being forced into this marriage because she saved him-even if

a sniff, she asked quietly,

of the man I killed. It's the only way the Yates family can prove it's not some kind of