Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 189

Chapter 15° Actually Terre Dete Gentle

Chapter 189 Actually, You're Quite Gentle

Simon didn't pressure her further, most likely because he feared she might reconsider.

Afterward, he mentioned that his wife's relatives didn't believe he had a daughter and insisted on meeting her. They even wanted a paternity test, which required Bella's cooperation.

She agreed to the paternity test and refused to entertain anything else as she didn't have time to deal with those people.

During her lunch break, she went with Simon to carry out the test, but the results would take a few days.

Bella secretly wished the test would reveal that they weren't biologically related. At least then, it would provide some redemption for her and her mother's awful life. But deep down, she knew it was impossible. Her cold and sinusitis hadn't improved despite taking medication throughout the day. She felt tired all day, but thankfully, no important surgeries were scheduled. Otherwise, she would've been in trouble.

dinner. She took her medicine and

time had passed when she sensed someone entering her room and touching her forehead. Assuming it was Sylvia, she muttered, "I'm okay. I took medicine,

forced herself to awaken and

pulled her out of bed. "You've got a fever. Get up

op delaying."

and her entire

and felt the fever run throughout her body. She wa body was unbearably hot. She couldn't sweat it off, so the fever was pretty severe.

out of bed, but her legs were weak, and she fell into his arms. In an instant, she could feel his solid chest and powerful heartbeat. Her brain lapsed, and she remained in that posture with her face buried

was breathing heavily and recalled something. She instantly struggled to break free and apologized, "I'm sorry. I forgot about your injury. How

merely grimaced as he carried her down the stairs. She didn't

Actually, You're

layer of sweat on his forehead which

serious. It was in the

fell into a deep sleep.