Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 252

Chapter 252 Deadly

Lia snatched the box containing the brooch from Bella's hand and angrily said, "Do you have any idea how much the watch he's putting on that woman cost? It's 125 grand, and there's diamonds on it! So, do you really think this gift means anything now? It's not too late to return it!"

Bella shook her head. "There's no need for that. No matter what he buys for someone else, this gift has a different meaning for me. There's no conflict, okay? Let's go."

Once they stepped out of the mall and onto the chilly street, Bella began to shiver slightly from the cold. She anxiously sat in the car and replayed the scene she had just witnessed over and over in her mind. Each time, the memory came with a sharp pain. But what could she do?

As she drove, Lia noticed Bella had pushed the car to about 50 miles per hour. Lia quietly said, "You're usually a timid driver, and you never go over 37 miles per hour. You're acting like nothing's wrong, but you're clearly shaken up."

Bella didn't reply, but her hands shook as she gripped the steering wheel. She wasn't angry, but she couldn't quite pinpoint her feelings. It was complicated and painful....

When they arrived at Lia's studio, Bella walked in and made herself a cup of hot coffee. But despite the warmth, she still felt cold. She trembled as if some mysterious force had drained all her energy. She curled up on the couch, unwilling to move or speak

who loves you is much better than being with someone you

to announce your relationship to the world, it meant you mattered to him. We were too optimistic. There are just some people who will never fall for you, no matter how long you wait for them." Bella finally couldn't hold her tears any longer. "But... he treats me so well. He's completely different from before. He gives me the illusion that we're really in love. Is it really

was mentally prepared for this, I thought I could keep my composure until the end, but

your own eyes, I might have been able to defend him a little. Like maybe it isn't what we think, or something along those lines. But you saw

Dominic was calling her.

his voice right now. She thought he was working hard at the office,

than a minute later, he called again, and she rejected

the only way she could take control of the

stopped trying. Looking at

Dominic had yet to return. She didn't even bother asking

Sylvia took the initiative to inform her that Dominic had called and said he would be home

where he was, Even if he didn't return home all night, it

alone. After that, she showered and settled down with a