Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 353 I Can't Stand It Any Longer

Bella looked at Lana in irritation, stopping her in her tracks. "This is my stuff. Can't you show at least a little bit of respect to others?"

Lana said sarcastically, "Your stuff? Didn't a man give this to you? Mr. Miller... Your ex-boyfriend? You have so much already, why be so stingy?"

With that, Lana seized the desserts and started handing them out to everyone in sight. By the end, not a single crumb was left. She returned the empty box to Bella. "Here, all gone. Next time, maybe bring enough for everyone in the department." Bella couldn't stand her anymore. "Lana, what exactly did I ever do to you?"

Lana shrugged, feigning innocence. "Why would you think that? I just can't stand you. Is that a problem?"

Bella replayed all the passive-aggressive jabs she had been enduring from Lana lately.

Finally, she reached her breaking point. "You can't stand me because Ethan isn't interested in you and prefers my company? Are you jealous? You know why he won't give you a chance? It's because... you're completely insufferable!" Visibly wounded, Lana retaliated by shoving Bella to the floor. "What are you so smug about? You're just a worthless tramp!"

Bella didn't retaliate but laughed instead. "Oh, did I hit a nerve? No matter how many nasty words you throw at me, you can't hide that ugly jealousy. Also, there's nothing inappropriate going on between me and Ethan. Even if there were, it wouldn't be any of your business."

"As long as you're here, I'll make sure you regret it. Mark my words,

calm, defiant look. "Fine. I'll play along. I've tolerated this long

hospital and had yet to establish the kind of connections Lana seemed

the people from the department started distancing themselves from her,

that required collaboration ended up being

outcome Lana wanted. Wasn't this just pushing

mother, Vera Simpson, went to the hospital for a check-up. Lana bumped into her

speaking in a hushed tone, "Madam Simpson, I have something to tell you about

condition

She was familiar with both Ethan's colleagues and the hospital staff, as well as Lana, She asked without suspecting anything, "What

and Ethan, implying

frowned, taking in Lana's words with some suspicion. However, she began subtly probing other staff. Unfortunately, since Lana had poisoned their minds with gossip, they

the rumors, she sought out Ethan, giving him a firm warning. "I want you to stop associating with that woman named Bella! She's bad news!" Ethan immediately connected the