Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 169

Chapter 169 That's Not Something You Should Wony About

12

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?"

practically fled the room. He might be too weak to be intimidating,

few days felt like she was back to her old, hectic schedule from when she'd

In fact, it was more exhausting than her shifts at the hospital. She barely had time to

an article

mostly a public announcement-a way to solidify alliances and maximize benefits

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

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

on him throughout the day. Other than working in his study and occasionally flipping through a magazine, he

tentatively asked, "Did you

169 That's Not Something

2/2

reacted, giving a nonchalant hum

be unaffected.

for over two years.

their relationship was built on mutual benefits, it was

this marriage because she saved

a sniff, she asked quietly,

"The son of the man I killed. It's