Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 227

Chapter 227

227 The Light in the Tunnel

Chapter 227 The Light in the Tunnel

Bella froze at the thought. Did he overhear her conversation with Lia?

Her phone was still connected to the video call. She quickly glanced down and scrambled to end it. Before she could lift her head, Dominic gently tilted her chin up and inspected the bridge of her nose.

"It's nothing serious, just a little red. Who told you to lie down while using your phone? If you're going to sleep, then sleep properly."

Belia held her breath while watching him closely, trying to figure out if he had heard anything. However, as she stared, her focus slipped. His face was Just inches from hers. Fresh from the shower, he smelled clean, almost intoxicating. Any coherent thought she had vanished.

massaging her nose, blowing it lightly as if comforting a child. Bella wasn't sure if it was the sting In her

her head and wiped the tears off her face. "No. Go ahead and dry your hair before you catch a cold. I'm tired.

without another word, he turned to leave. However, Bella's tears didn't stop when the pain did. She was crying because of the way Dominic had treated her just now. He was so gentle and sol tender. It made her realize that someone as nice as him, who was so close to her, would never truly be hers. The thought hurt more than anything. The saddest thing was to love someone she couldn't have. No wonder Amber gave up everything, including her pride and her high status for him. Bella wasn't any stronger than Amber. At least Amber had a chance to date Dominic for two years and a chance to make him fall for her. Dominic had given

been lost in the dark for so long, a glimpse of light? Once someone had seen the light, how were they supposed to go

hospital, Dominic sent her a message,

from him. She could feel herself slipping into dangerous territory.

table. Bella responded to Dominic's questions politely but never said a

necessary.

cutlery down and stood. "I'm done. I'll head

coming with me to walk

"Not today, I'm exhausted. You

locked the door. She put on her headphones to watch a show. When she got tired, she