Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 345 I'm Nice to You Because I Like You

During her night shift, Bella passed by Simon's ward while doing her rounds. She checked on him in a professional manner but kept her distance. Ethan was working the same shift. He gathered his courage to ask Bella about the issues between her and Simon while they were in the break room.

Perhaps because she trusted Ethan to some extent or maybe because she thought he was a decent man, Bella opened up about everything that had happened.

After listening, Ethan looked surprised. "No wonder you don't want to take care of him. If I were in your shoes, I'd feel the same way. He doesn't deserve to be called a father. You've been more than fair to him.

"He cruelly deceived you and used you like a tool, yet you still paid for his medical bills and hired a caregiver for him..."

Bella smiled wryly. "If I hadn't done that, Lana would've just reported me to the department head, and then I'd get reprimanded again. Honestly, you should keep your distance from me. Lana hates me because of you, and I just want to work without any drama."

Ethan frowned. "But aren't we friends? I know you and Dominic got back together. I used to like you, but I've come to realize that we're not a match. It's fine for us to be friends, right? We both don't like being influenced by others, and I won't pull away just because of Lana."

Bella couldn't help but be speechless. The other day, Dominic had explicitly told Ethan that she was his girlfriend. She didn't know how to explain further, so she just went along with it.

a way, it was for the best as it helped her avoid unwanted romantic

...

finishing her rounds the following morning,

was startled to see Dominic. "Why

a restaurant. "I knew you were on a night shift, so I brought you some food. Eat up, then

beside him. "Do you have the keys to my

nodded. "I made a copy last time. Do

accusing. "You can keep them. You don't come by

always been this good.

wants to be siblings with you? I'm nice to you because I like you. What else is

too, but I figured you wouldn't be able to take time off, so I didn't

planning on bringing another woman, can I come along? Even if I can't get time off and might get fired, I'll still go

on guard against Simon. She was just tired of it all. Dominic was surprised by her words. After thinking for a moment, he smiled and said, "Well, I was actually planning on bringing someone else. But if you want to come, I'll cancel that." Bella rolled her eyes. "Forget I

didn't invite anyone else. Since you just got back from your shift and haven't rested yet, you can catch up on your sleep while I