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."

so don't overthink it. There's no need. But you should've known from the start that if I took you out, I'd ensure you got home safely. Your worries were unnecessary. Once

for the

moved away. This was her own doing. She wasn't upset about being dumped so quickly but rather t more benefits from lan. After all, he

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the evening, their flight landed at

Celine took separate cabs to leave 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 pleasantries as they said their goodbyes. Once back at Miller Manor, Bella finally felt at ease.

had prepared a lavish dinner,

due to her gunshot wound not fully healing, Bella didn't have much of an appetite. During dinner, she only drank a bit of

his brows and asked, "What's wrong? Are you not feeling well

made her feel a bit uneasy. She mumbled something about not

Dominic, "Mr. Miller, is the food not to Ms.

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

Before leaving, hep