Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 253

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Chapter 253 Good Looks Can Cloud Your Judgement

Before long, Bella's bedroom door was gently pushed open. She heard his footsteps stop at the doorway, likely assuming she was already asleep. He quirtly closed the door and left. Bella pulled the blanket aside, staring blankly at the ceiling. So, it was true... Heartache could indeed cause sleepless nights.

The next morning, when she went downstairs, Dominic was already gone. It was as if he hadn't come home at all the night before.

Skipping breakfast, Bella headed to Lia's new studio to help oversee the renovation. Lia had been swamped lately, and since Bella had no plans for the day, she offered her help.

In the afternoon, Dominic called Bella. This time, she answered.

His tone betrayed no hint of noticing her disappointment. He merely informed her they should have dinner together, gave her the address, and hung up. Looking down at her simple outfit and bare face, now smudged with dust from the construction site, Bella couldn't help but think of the glamorous woman always by his side. She didn't feel like going to dinner at all..

As dinner time approached, she texted Dominic, saying she wouldn't be going. After that, she immediately switched off her phone.

et Lia's studio, she joined a few of the employees in ordering takeout. Surrounded by people her age and in such a simple setting, she felt more at ease.

chatted over dinner, Dominic's car

her cutlery, teasing, "Your troublemaker's here. You deal with him because I'm afraid

couldn't brush off the faint dust stains on her light jeans. She also had no intention

caught her off

entered the studio himself and asked, "Why is your

seeing Dominic, the women in the studio immediately started fangirling over him. They even invited him to join them for

so she dragged him outside. "My phone died.

realized something was wrong.

and replied, "No.

frustrated, he snapped, "Just tell me what's going on! Do you know how annoying it is to have to

back any longer. She raised her voice as she responded, "Did I ask you to guess? Sometimes, pretending not to notice is better, you know? If we talk about everything, it'll just make things worse!" Realizing how much her tone had shifted, Bella quickly calmed down. "Just go. I still

sat back down, refusing to

he drove away. He wasn't the type to beg for anyone's forgiveness. The place fell silent. Bella pretended nothing had Lia bit her fork, muttering, "It's obviously his fault, but why do I feel so weird now that he has

the other women chimed in