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 took you out,

his eyes and prepared for the long

She wasn't upset about being dumped so quickly but rather t more benefits from lan. After all, he was the only heir of the Clarke family, and she had hoped to gain

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evening, their flight landed at

hours on the plane, everyone felt fatigued and only exchanged brief pleasantries as they said their goodbyes. Once back at Miller Manor, Bella finally felt at ease. Indeed, home

were returning that day, Sylvia had prepared a lavish dinner, even setting aside

her gunshot wound not fully healing, Bella didn't have much of an appetite. During dinner,

set down her bowl and cullery, Dominic furrowed his brows and

a bit uneasy. She mumbled something about not being hungry and retreated to

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

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

Before leaving, hep