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.

bodyguard handed her the keys respectfully. "Here you go, Ms. Jones.

and said,

to be behind the wheel of such a stunning car. She really liked this car, so she didn't want it collecting dust

finishing up, she spotted Ethan and Vera walking toward her with grocery bags

her hand. "So, that's why

I still

this is my mom. Mom, this is Bella.

certainly didn't fit Lana's description. Bella seemed warm,

that, Vera

by with a gift! But you didn't stay long, and you rarely visit us. Oh my, I almost forgot If

driving her car down to the underground garage. Ethan breathed

to deal with. She's clearly interested in you, and since you like

off guard, Ethan was a bit