Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 254

Chapter 254 Losing It

It was late at night when Bella finally returned to Miller Moor.

As soon as she stepped through the door, she noticed that the lights in his room were off, which meant he hadn't come home because he always left a bedside lamp on when he slege. She didn't think much of it, but a sullen thought hit her. Things had been easier when she had a crush on him, but now that they were together, it felt exhausting

Betore, when he wasn't hers, she didn't have to worry or get upset. Now, she couldn't help but feel small. So, what was the point of being together?

After a restless night, Bella was late for work the next day. As she rushed to park her car in the garage, she ran into lan, who was also late.

lan smiled at her. "Blame Dominic. He dragged me out for drinks last night, and I almost couldn't get up this morning. Why are you late too? Fighting with him never feels good, huh?" Hearing that Dominic was with lan the night before gave Bella a strange sense of relief. "It's just too cold, so I overslept. Let's go."

tan joined her in the elevator. "With how cold you seem, anyone would think you don't even like Dominic. To like someone for so many years, those teelings must be deeply ingrained by now, right? Honestly, it's impressive that you're able to stay calm and not act all dramatic."

moment before replying, "What's the point of acting dramatic? If that actually worked, people could solve

He was afraid that she'd lash out at

11:00 am. With no work lett on her plate, her mind wandered. She kept thinking of Dominic, which disturbed her peace. Absent-mindedly,

the phone screen, fixing her

was she always the one

opposite. What kind of future could that

she simply headed downstairs, still wearing her

the hospital entrance. She had no idea how long he had been waiting, but she didn't bother

few wind-tossed strands of hair behind her ear and avoided looking at him. She asked

work ID and her white coat, remaining silent for a

strange feeling. She wasn't the same woman who used to tiptoe around him but rather a calm and collected doctor who would remain

he still didn't speak, Bella didn't know what to say either. Eventually, she broke the silence. "If there's nothing to talk about, I'll just go back." Dominic immediately reached over and locked the car doors. "I've been busy lately. If that's what's bothering you,

busy or not. Running Miller Group is a heavy burden.

said it was fine,