Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 172

Chapter 172 Are You Worried People Might Not Notice I'm Still Recovering

lan sprawled out on the couch in a relaxed posture, a mocking smile on his lips. "He has never cared about my reputation."

Dominic chuckled. "Considering who your dad is, you're lucky he let you grow up at all. By the way, do you know who your new stepmom is?"

lan's facial features twisted with distaste. "Why would I care? Every one of his marriages has been about business, nothing more.

lan didn't stay much longer, and Bella noticed his whole demeanor was different from usual, which piqued her curiosity.

After asking Dominic, she learned that lan's father was about to get married for the fourth

time.

lan had been living on his own since he was a teenager, and his relationship with his father was extremely strained. As for the reasons, Dominic didn't go into detail. This was lan's private business, and Bella knew better than to pry. On the day of the wedding, Dominic wore a charcoal-gray suit, looking far more put-together than he had in days.

Lately, he'd mostly been wearing loose, casual clothes at home to help with his recovery. Hence, seeing him in formal attire again felt refreshing.

in a suit, and watching

beat.

his tie and urged her, "Hurry up. I'll be waiting

an agreement and hurried to put on her earrin she just left

easy to

sheath dress in a soft, moonlit white, with simple, vintage floral patterns and a matching shawl. It looked formal enough. The only downside was that the outfit

high heels as they were impractical for her busy shifts at the hospital. Whenever she did wear

the car, Dominic glanced

was to think he found it inappropriate. "I don't know

and said,

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feel a bit pleased. Was that a compliment? It was rare

kind from

the wedding venue, Bella felt a pang of self-consciousness as she took in the luxurious Grand

establishment in Joville for years, ant industry

people getting married were