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?

on the night shift. Thankfully, there were no patients requiring special

ghost story. Most people would find it hard to sleep in such an atmosphere. Despite all her years in this field, for the first time, Bella found herself unable to close her eyes in the early morning

the world around her. Dominic's name sat quietly in her contact list as if

early morning fog hung thickly in the air, each breath

and shadowy figuresz moved hazily around her. Any hint of spring

especially cold.

breakfast from a nearby street vendor caught her attention. She wandered over, found

a

by. Her eyes

her heart leaped

to realize it was just a similar

forget, the more he seemed to shadow her at random moments. How could she erase the mark he'd left on her

money for the breakfast she

apartment, as she slid her keys into the lock, the door next to hers

dressed in a suit today. Somehow, his young face carried