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.

home from work, she didn't even eat dinner. She took her medicine and collapsed onto

room and touching her forehead. Assuming it was Sylvia, she muttered, "I'm okay. I took medicine, and I'll be fine after some sleep." Instead of Sylvia, a voice mocked her, "How did you manage

voice, Bella forced herself to awaken

bed. "You've got a fever. Get up and go

op delaying."

and her entire

She couldn't sweat it off, so the fever was pretty severe. She had no strength to move and nearly fainted again. He supported her and stooped down to help her put on 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

lifted her and brought her downstairs. As they walked down the stairs, she noticed he was breathing heavily and recalled something. She instantly struggled to break free and apologized, "I'm sorry.

as he carried her down the stairs.

Actually,

his forehead which was

the hospital, Bella was put on an IV drip. She hadn't expected her condition to be this serious. It was in the middle of the night, and there weren't many people in the infusion room, so Dominic stayed

sleep. He held her hand gently, afraid that