Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 352 Giving Food

Bella nodded and turned to leave.

No one wanted to air their dirty laundry in public, right?

Bella didn't want her private troubles to become public knowledge, which would lead to everyone looking at her with pity.

When she saw Ethan, she made sure to thank him for talking to the department head on her behalf.

Ethan remained as shy as ever. "Aren't we friends? No need for thanks. I just mentioned it casually. Don't worry. I haven't told anyone except him. I know you don't want too many people to know your business. By the way, if you feel it's inconvenient, I can help you check on your father."

Bella patted his shoulder. "It's fine. It's a public place, and he can't do anything to me. I'll make sure to take good care of him so that he can get out of here and out of my sight sooner."

Before finishing her shift that evening, Bella dropped by her father's ward. When she saw Simon, she asked professionally, "Is there anywhere you feel unwell?"

you should use some pain medication. I can see you're in so much pain that you can't even sleep at night." Bella frowned. "You

a sheepish smile. "I just didn't want you to worry.

gets too much, let me know, and I'll give you pain medication. If

leave. However, Simon suddenly called out to her, "Wait! If you're not too busy, could you stay and talk

other

Bella assumed they all knew she was Simon's daughter. If she turned and walked away now, what would they think of her? She didn't want people

always seemed to be putting her in a tough

her coat pockets defensively and said flatly,

"With the way things are now, I must be really annoying, right? I took your money, and my business went under. Now, I've lost my job. My wife is demanding a divorce. Everything feels terrible..." Bella didn't respond and sneered inwardly. Wasn't this just karma? His sob story didn't affect her. Thinking about how

coldly, "I broke up with him a long time ago.

finishing her rounds

on it. She hadn't brought her phone on rounds, so

even bother to give her a