Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 371 Shadowing Me

Bella emphasized again, this time with a sharper edge to her tone, "It has nothing to do with me. If you're curious why she's resigning, ask her."

Ethan seemed to realize he had overstepped. "I'm sorry, that's not what I meant... I just—"

Before he could finish, Bella cut him off. "It's fine. I'd probably think the same way if I were in your shoes. Just let Lana know that if there's no serious personal reason, she doesn't need to quit this job." With that, she walked straight into the locker room, feeling like everything was spiraling out of control lately.

What frustrated her most wasn't Ethan's questions but Lana's behavior. Lana now acted as if she were terrified of Bella, practically hiding every time they crossed paths.

If Bella hadn't already discussed things with Dominic, she might have started to believe he had actually done something to Lana.

Lana had gone from blatantly bullying her to slipping seamlessly into the role of a "victim", soaking up sympathy from everyone around her.

Now, everyone believed Lana was quitting because of pressure from Bella's powerful boyfriend, Dominic. Naturally, Bella had become the target of their resentment.

For a moment, Bella felt completely drained. Even in the cramped confines of the emergency department, she couldn't escape these petty power plays. Where could she possibly find some peace?

night shift. Thankfully, there were no patients requiring special attention, so, during the quiet hours, she settled into the

being the wind howling against the windows. It was like something out of a ghost story. Most people would find it hard to sleep in such an

her phone, but it was as silent as the world around her. Dominic's name sat quietly in her contact

of the hospital alone. The early morning fog

shadowy figuresz moved hazily around her. Any hint of spring felt hidden away as if winter

especially cold.

breakfast from a nearby street vendor caught her attention. She

waited, a dark blue

Her eyes

her

to realize it was just

come rushing back. The more she tried to forget, the more he seemed to shadow her at random moments. How could she erase the mark he'd left on her heart after 20

money for the breakfast she hadn't

keys into the lock, the door next to

casual style, he was dressed in a suit today. Somehow, his young face carried the look surprisingly