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?"

always complaining about pain? You can afford a caregiver, so 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 need to answer honestly. Hiding your condition won't do you

a sheepish smile. "I just

too much, let me

out to her, "Wait! If you're not too busy, could you stay and

were other patients and

all knew she was Simon's daughter. If she turned and walked away now, what would they think of

that he always seemed to be putting her in a tough spot, making her

shoved her hands into her coat pockets defensively

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?

meant trouble. She replied coldly, "I broke

her rounds

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

man didn't even bother to give her a heads-up