Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 327 Stay the Night

Bella took a quick glance at the money and raised a finger. "About this much, right?"

Dominic rubbed his temple while feeling exasperated. "There's a card in there too. You're so shortsighted."

Bella's face flushed with a hint of panic. "I don't need the card. Just the cash is enough."

He scoffed. "Don't flatter yourself. Everybody gets one, not just you."

With that, Bella stopped fighting back and tucked the envelope away. She then turned her attention back to dinner and ate with a ravenous speed.

She picked up this habit from working in the emergency department, where every meal had to be quick due to the busy schedule. Her eating style was almost voracious like a storm blowing through. Dominic watched her with a frown as his gaze lingered. "You eat so much, yet you've gotten thinner."

Bella paused to catch her breath. "The ER is crazy busy. If I don't eat fast, I don't get to eat at all. Losing weight is a bonus. It saves me the trouble of dieting."

Dominic's voice took on a bitter edge. "You'd rather suffer out there than stay here with me. You're something else."

Bella smiled playfully at him. "Staying with you is its own kind of suffering."

shoved a dish closer to her. "Fine. Eat. Maybe if you stuff your face enough, you'll finally shut

for a walk. Passing by the garage, she saw her old car was still parked there, spotless and dust-free. Someone must have been taking good care of

things simple and live her life. With Dominic, all she could manage was not

called out, "Sylvia, I'm leaving now. Could you let Dominic know? It's getting late." Sylvia looked slightly panicked as she dropped whatever she was doing. "Aren't you

"There's no need

the second-floor window. "No need? You think you

glanced at the

gates and knew she had no choice but to head back

him sitting by

wine. "You're not working tomorrow.

over for the holidays. I appreciate not having to spend it alone,

heart, she was regretting the decision. If it weren't

poured her a glass of wine instead. "Sit down for

Dominic gave a

no

She picked up

of the fruity aroma. It didn't smell like the strong stuff he usually