Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 320

Chapter 320 Just Put Up With It

Ethan stood his ground, his voice firm. "I'm not afraid of gossip. You didn't do anything wrong. Just because you're Dominic's ex-girlfriend doesn't mean people have the right to judge you."

Bella was momentarily speechless. Any gesture of kindness toward her felt like a burden. Her complicated feelings for Dominic were already weighing her down. She had no idea when she could escape from his shadow. After lunch, Bella went back to the hospital, where the afternoon passed in a blur of busyness. When Bella finally found a moment to rest, she collapsed onto her desk, too exhausted to

move.

The sound of footsteps made her lift her head. It was Lana. "Do you need something?" Bella

asked.

was unfriendly. "We need

counted the days since she came here. It hadn't been long, but drama was already circling her. "Go on," she said

accepting his favors if you're not interested. I hate attention-seeking bitches like you!" Bella clenched her jaw. "Is this what you call manners? Saying

the morning. Everyone can see he's into you. I'm

to lose patience. "Are you done? Because I don't need a lecture on how to handle relationships. If you're so concerned, why don't

words as a personal insult. Without warning, she grabbed a stack of papers off the desk and hurled them at Bella. "Who do you think you are? You're just some throwaway toy the

by a rich guy makes you special? You're nothing but trash. If

as she was about to snap, Ethan

Lana's

I wrong? Can't you see she's playing with your

are disappointing, and you're way out of line.

toy with anybody's feelings. And for the record, I need this job, so I'm not going anywhere. If you can't stand me, you'll have to put up with it." With Ethan's intervention, the confrontation