Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 354 Unsettling Developments

Vera was a bit suspicious. "Are you sure? Why would Lana lie to me? Why would she even have a problem with Bella?"

Ethan rubbed the back of his head in frustration. "Can we talk about this at home? We're in the hospital, and I'm busy right now. Don't you trust me?" Of course, Vera believed Ethan. After a few words of caution, she left.

...

That evening, Bella got a call from Dominic after work. "I had your car driven over to the hospital entrance. It's of no use to me, so you might as well take it."

Before she could decline, he cut her off. "That's it. I'm hanging up."

She was speechless. Was he really trying to get back together?

When she reached the hospital entrance, she saw a sleek sports car with Dominic's bodyguard standing by.

her the keys respectfully. "Here you

and said,

from the hospital to her apartment building was short, but she had to admit it felt luxurious to be behind the wheel of such a stunning car. She really liked this car, so she didn't want it collecting dust in a garage. Once at her building, she registered

toward her with grocery bags in hand. Bella greeted them with a smile, "Oh, you guys are back from

the keys in her hand. "So, that's

be Madam Simpson. I still remember

is my mom. Mom, this is

Lana's description. Bella seemed warm, genuine, and altogether

Vera responded

long, and you rarely visit us. Oh my, I almost forgot If

underground garage. Ethan breathed a sigh of relief as Vera hadn't made any comments. "See, Mom? Bella isn't

like Bella, she's just stirring up trouble. Bella already has a boyfriend and plenty of money, so stay out of it,

off guard, Ethan was a bit embarrassed.