Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 212

Chapter 212 You're Not the Shortest Record

The next two days passed quietly

Bella felt much better, and the group began their journey back home.

While they had departed with laughter and chatter, the atmosphere on the return trip was noticeably different. The most significant change was with Lan and Celine. They used to be inseparable, but now, they sat on opposite sides.

Coline knew there wouldn't be another chance once they returned, so she deliberately glanced at Jan Eventually, she made her way over to sit next to him. "I'm sorry for what I said before. I was terrified, and I know my words were out of line."

Jan responded nonchalantly, "You're right. I didn't take your words to heart anyway. I was never planning on dating you for long to begin with."

She felt choked up by his words and was unsure how to continue the conversation. After a moment, she bit her lip and said, "But I don't want to break t so soon. We haven't even been dating for a month."

There's no need. But you should've known from the start that if I

prepared for the long journey ahead,

but rather t more benefits from lan. After all, he was the only heir of the Clarke family, and she had hoped to gain more from him... that

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flight

while Leonard drove Lia home. Dominic had gotten someone to pick them up. After hours on the plane, everyone felt fatigued and only exchanged brief

day, Sylvia had prepared a lavish dinner,

didn't have much of an appetite. During dinner, she only drank

bowl and cullery, Dominic furrowed his brows and asked, "What's wrong? Are you not

She mumbled something about not being hungry and

this, Sylvia cautiously asked Dominic, "Mr. Miller, is the food not to Ms. Jones' taste? She barely

foods and avoid heavy flavors for now. I noticed she likes chowder, so have it ready for her. Give it to her whenever she's hungry." After dinner, he headed to the company to handle some urgent matters that had piled up while he was

Before leaving, hep