Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 349 Are You Awake Now

Even though Xavier said that, Lia was still scared and broke out in a cold sweat. She was exceptionally resistant when it came to pulling the trigger. Unfortunately, Xavier was holding her tight, and she couldn't break free.

Without hesitation, Xavier pressed her finger down on the trigger, causing Lia to nearly jump out of her skin. She struggled fiercely, and with a loud bang, the bullet shot out. However, it had already veered off course and hit a tree in the distance. Everyone was startled by the gunshot and turned to look. Leonard's expression darkened as he looked in the direction where Lia and Xavier stood.

Pierre was the first to react. He rushed forward and punched the firearm officer in the face. "How could there be bullets in an empty gun?"

The firearm officer looked confused. "I... I don't know. There shouldn't have been any bullets. I'm sorry, it was my mistake..."

Pierre was ready to hit him again, but Dominic stepped in to stop him. "Let it go. It was just an accident. We're all tired. Let's head back."

Lia was trembling all over. Xavier had said there were no bullets, so why had there been one? What if that shot had hit Leonard?

On the way back, Lia tugged on Leonard's sleeve and whispered, "I'm so sorry! I really didn't know that gun had bullets..."

at her. "I'm fine, aren't I? But why did you aim at me? Do you really hate

She couldn't

didn't come out for dinner. They

clear that Xavier's

After finishing their meal, they each returned to their

finished showering, they took their respective positions with him on the bed and her on the floor. In the quiet room, Bella whispered, "Do you

anyone else? Why did he have to drag Lia, who's never even touched

would've taken the blame

if they're not blood relatives, why would Xavier want

into such a complicated issue. He crawled under her blankets and snuggled closer, inhaling her scent. "Don't waste your time gossiping about others. Let's do something more interesting." Bella blushed and pushed him away. "No...

wrist and gently bit the sensitive skin on the inside of her arm before settling back down. "I won't move. It's either

lightly. "I'm not choosing either. You sleep on the bed, and I'll

the dark and obediently returned

other room. Xavier looked like a child who had been caught misbehaving. His head was hung low, but he didn't offer any explanations. Pierre splashed the drink