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 can afford a caregiver, so you should use some pain medication. I can see you're in so much pain that

sheepish smile. "I just

the early recovery. If it gets too much, let me know, and I'll give you

to her, "Wait!

other patients

in the ward watching them. 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 to look at her with

most about Simon was that he always seemed to be putting her in a tough

into her coat

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

mentioned Dominic, it meant trouble. She replied coldly, "I broke up with him a long time ago. You should rest. I have things to

finishing her rounds

glanced at the order slip with her phone number on it. She hadn't brought her phone on rounds, so she missed the call,

to give her a heads-up