Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 214

Chapter 24 Exercise Restraint

s, she couldn't help herself.

At breakfast, Bella kept observing Dominic Although watching him didn't clear her deshis,

Noticing her gate, Dominic casually ruffled her hair and asked, "What's wrong? Why are you staring at me?"

She stated slightly, thinking his gaze on her was strange. She wondered what could cause someone's personality to change so drastically. you looking at this? You

Seeing her dated expression, he thought for a moment before taking off the brooch from his chest and handing it to her. "Are y can have it if you want."

a

snapped back to reality. "L..

and his gaze softened as he looked at her. He

asked, "Did you go looking for

instead of answering, he countered

acknowledgment? She felt confused. "Yes, he told me about it. Why did

his response.

answered naturally, "Because she hit

comprehend. "It's been several days... Even so,

far, but the more I thought about it, the angrier I got. Don't worry. She's not dead, she just won't

She didn't know it what he did was right. It was satisfying to some extent, bu was ultimately an illegal action. She had dreamed of getting revenge for the beating she took, but not with

her the most was that Dominic would

and stood up "Don't overthink it. It was me, and it has nothing to do with you. You don't need to feel guilty. If you don't like it, I'll restrain myself in the future. I'm heading to the office now. Eat well at home." Watching him leave, she pressed her hand to her chest,

distant,

The wicker chair in the courtyard became her second "base". Napping on it wasn't incredibly comfortable, but the gentle breeze was quite pleasant.