Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 218

Chapter 218 That's in the Past

Bella was half reclining on the couch when she heard his words and quickly sat up. "Let's j

Dominic watched her swift movements, nearly spilling, his coffee. "Could you be a bit more careful? When I was injured, you were always reminding the to be cautious. Now that it's your form, you act like you're not afraid your wound will reopen " Standing up, she adjusted her clothing and put her sunglasses back on "I know my body. I'm a doctor, after all. Where are we going?

He steppe Tcloser and took her sunglasses off. "You're a doctor, but that doesn't mean your body is any different from anyone else's We'll just walk and the company. There's no need to hide."

Without her sunglasses, she felt exposed. "Let me wear them. I don't want to be recognized. You never used to be seen with me in public_

her hand, squeezing it firmly in warning "That was in

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was

unexpected and overwhelming blow. She could barely cope with the pretend gentleness he usually displayed

within ber. She clang rightly to the doorframe. "I'm not

the warmth of his palm. It was surprisingly hot, making her want

more than to retreat and hide back in his office. But he held her tightly. even intertwining their fingers to prevent her from slipping

her through various departments, introducing her to his employees. Bella didn't absorb a word of it. Out of impulse, she made a poorly timed joke. "Are you really planning to have me bear your child? What if you leave

a playful smack on the head in front of everyone. She covered her head, feeling wronged, "Why

outsiders, their playful banter appeared like flirting. The people in the company were used to Dominic's cold, stern demeanor. Seeing this different side of him left them wide-eyed

finishing the tour and returning to the office, Bella curled up on the couch. Her heart was racing from the