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

but quickly snapped back to reality. "L.. Um. I wanted to ask

he looked at her. He was

gathered her courage and asked, "Did you go

shiited, and instead of answering, he

confused. "Yes, he told me about it.

at his response.

"Because she

"It's been several days... Even so, you shouldn't have gone so far as

badly? I originally didn't intend to go this far, but the more I thought about it, the angrier I got. Don't worry. She's not

some extent, bu was ultimately an illegal action. She had dreamed of getting revenge for

that Dominic would actually do this

"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, forcefully suppressing the fluttering feelings rising with her. When he was cold she could control herself. Now that he was acting strangely warm, however, it was impossible to maintain that control. How could anyone

distant,

"base". Napping on it wasn't incredibly comfortable, but the gentle breeze was quite pleasant. Before she lonew it, noon arrived, and Sylvia called her to lunch. Bella