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?"

might be too weak

she was back to her old,

Dominic wasn't easy. In fact, it was more exhausting than her shifts at the hospital. She barely had time

couple of days later, Bella came across an article

surprises. It was mostly a public announcement-a way

this marriage to save the Yates family, sacrificing herself to keep it afloat. Bella wondered if Amber hadn't saved Dominic back then, would it have come to this? It was obvious that in those two and a half years together, Amber had truly fallen

Amber's engagement, so Dominic surely knew as well. But he hadn't

study and occasionally flipping through a magazine, he

tentatively asked, "Did you see the news? Amber's

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barely reacted, giving a nonchalant hum without even

just pretending to be unaffected.

for over two years.

mutual benefits, it was hard to believe

saved him-even if the

asked quietly, "Who

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