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.

ordering takeout. Surrounded by people her age and in such a simple setting, she felt more

Dominic's

with him because I'm afraid I might lose my temper and yell at

brush off the faint dust stains on her light jeans. She also had no intention of going anywhere with him looking like

sudden appearance caught her

seated, unwilling to face him. However, he entered the studio himself and asked,

in the studio immediately started fangirling over him. They even invited

dragged him outside. "My phone died. Why are

attitude, Dominic finally realized something was wrong.

replied, "No. You can go.

out. Growing frustrated, he snapped, "Just tell me what's going on! Do you know

she responded, "Did I ask you to guess? Sometimes, pretending not to notice is better, you know? If we talk about everything, it'll

and sat back down, refusing

silent. Bella pretended nothing had Lia

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