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.

keys respectfully. "Here you go, Ms. Jones.

and said,

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

up, she spotted Ethan and Vera walking toward her with grocery bags in hand. Bella greeted them with

car and the keys in her hand. "So, that's why you disappeared so quickly. Nice car, by the

be Madam Simpson. I still remember the

is my mom. Mom, this

carefully. She certainly didn't fit Lana's description. Bella seemed warm, genuine, and altogether

Vera

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

few more pleasantries before Bella excused herself, driving her car down to the underground garage. Ethan breathed a sigh of relief as Vera hadn't made any comments. "See, Mom?

like Bella, she's just stirring up

Ethan was a