Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 187

Chapter 187 Until the time

Bella knew that Dominic wouldn't let her go quickly. If she wanted to leave, she had to use Simon because only he would dare to defy Dominic to achieve his goals.

She believed she wasn't important to Dominic as their common ground was hatred and vengeance. If Simon fought hard enough, Dominic would stop wasting his energy on her.

By then, she would be truly free from all the burdens she had been carrying and would no longer have any fantasies about Dominic.

When Simon recalled what Dominic said over the phone the previous night, he felt slightly anxious. However, he quickly reassured her, "No problem. You can leave it to me. You don't have to worry about anything. "Choose a time so that we can officialize your status as a Kennedy family member. Should we use the name your mother and I gave you before?"

Bella couldn't hide the disdain in her eyes. "There's no need for that. Just use Bella Kennedy."

Simon hadn't expected her to be so straightforward today that he didn't even need to convince her. Hence, he agreed to her request, stating, "Sure. We'll do whatever you say."

After lunch, Bella returned to the hospital.

guilty and tried to avoid

"You usually order takeout

replied casually, "I got tired of takeout and d about

something else.

really splurged on that meal. You even had

his remarks, Bella couldn't help but frown. "Your nose is amazing. It was nothing fancy, just ordinary table wine. Don't you have surgery this afternoon? Shouldn't

there's nothing to prepare. You're underestimating my ability Alright, I won't torment you anymore.

she breathed a huge

of alerting anyone about her plan until she was certain that everything had been resolved. The last thing she wanted

Dominic. A peculiar mix of feelings emerged in her

also wanted to be near him and express all

because she had offended him last night that Dominic kept a stern expression and ignored her. He

was time to walk the dog. Pudding nudged Dominic with the leash in

meant for Pudding. Bella was stunned briefly before replying, "Hmm? Oh, okay, I'll come

the ground was covered with golden fallen leaves. Bella picked up