Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 171

Chapter 171 No Need to Keep Everything From Me

Bella couldn't hear what Amber was saying on the other end, but Dominic's response was cold, "I wish you happiness."

Right now, those words sounded more like sarcasm. How could Amber find happiness by marrying a man she didn't love? This was nothing more than a marriage of convenience. The room went quiet, and Bella finally raised her hand to knock. Dominic's deep, slightly weary voice came from inside. "Come in."

She opened the door and walked in, pretending she hadn't overheard anything. Keeping her tone casual, she asked, "How are you feeling today? Any discomfort?"

He lit a cigarette. "No."

Bella hesitated, then reminded him gently, "Try to cut back on the smoking. It's bad for your health, especially while you're still recovering. Might be a good time to quit altogether." With a sigh, Dominic put out the cigarette that was only halfway smoked. "Got it, Dr. Jones."

Bella felt a bit helpless. "I'm not lecturing you, just making a suggestion. I'm going to take a shower."

He suddenly stopped her. "The day after tomorrow, come with me to a wedding."

Her first thought

was as that he meant Amber's wedding, but she

a few days away.

still processing, he added, "In case I pass out or something. Aren't you a doctor? But

He wasn't in such bad shape wanted her to go, he could just say so.

she agreed and

out.

noticed a scratch on the back of her hand and asked, "What happened to your hand?" Bella instinctively hid her hand. "It's nothing. I just scratched it

Her problems should be off-limits to

she was holding something back, Dominic didn't press her. He simply said, "You don't have to keep everything

smile. "Really,

No Need to Keep Everything

call from lan, so they

pace.

It seemed like it was something serious. Ian had looked troubled since he arrived and was deliberately avoiding Bella. Upstairs, Dominic poured lan a drink. Ian took it and

My personal doctor would probably give me

"You got the wedding