Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 314

Chapter 314, Courted by Many

Bella felt a bit embarrassed. "You don't have to go through all this trouble. I'm not picky about food, and it's so late. You really didn't need to make a special trip..."

Felix packed the groceries into the fridge and explained, "The steak won't last long, so eat it soon. The stuff in the cooler has a short shelf life, but I put the other things in the freezer. Don't forget to eat and drink a cup of milk every morning and evening." Standing nearby, she anxiously rubbed her hands together. "Thank you! How much did all this cost? I can transfer you the money."

Felix smiled at her over his shoulder. "Just take me out for a meal sometime. Don't talk about

And don't overthink it. I did say I'd pursue you again, but I wouldn't do that when you've just broken up. That would feel a bit opportunistic, right? No need to feel any pressure. We're friends now."

He had a knack for getting along with people, and Bella couldn't refuse. "Okay, I'll treat you to a meal on my days off."

Once he had put everything away, he was about to leave but kept reminding her not to forget to lock the door at night. He advised her to check the peephole before opening the door, as he had noticed she hadn't done that when she let him in. His concern was meticulous. After seeing Felix off, Bella returned to the dining table, picked up her fork, and was about to enjoy the sausages when the doorbell rang again.

forgotten something, she was about to open

remembered his advice.

Felix but a colleague from the hospital, Ethan Shaw. He also worked in the emergency

she opened the door and

we

close."

hesitated. "But I just heated

"Too much of that isn't good for you. We both worked hard today. You shouldn't eat something so light. Come on, I'll

eyebrow and asked, "Is it

face flushed inexplicably. "Uh... Is

for Bella. After breaking up

so many

If so, Dominic was likely the one

she cut it off right from the start. With a smile, she declined, "It's too late. You should eat on your own. I have work tomorrow, so