Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 394 No Way to Get an Answer

Since he felt guilty, Dominic behaved himself the entire night.

The next morning, Cara was about to head out to get groceries when she let out a startled scream. Then, she hurriedly shut the door again.

Upon hearing the commotion, Dominic put a shirt on and headed outside. "What's wrong?"

She pointed at the door and said, "Someone is sleeping at the doorstep with a bunch of bags. Could it be Ms. Jones' father?"

Dominic frowned as he opened the door to take a look. It was indeed Simon. He was sleeping in front of the door with all of his belongings like a homeless person.

Dominic was starting to question his decision. Had he been too harsh with Simon? If Simon were still basking in his former glory, he wouldn't have shown up at their doorstep like this.

Despite being fast asleep, Dominic was still woken up by the commotion. On the other hand, Simon didn't even move an inch.

"Hey. Wake up," Dominic walked forward and called out.

Simon was still.

dead?" Cara asked

Bella's doorstep. He immediately reached forward to check if Simon was breathing. The man was still alive. He just didn't look sound. Dominic

had just ended the call when Bella walked out of the bedroom. "What's going on? Why are

father is at the door.

Bella frowned, Despite Cara's

"He's probably malnourished. The injury on his leg is inflamed too. That's why he has a fever.

but he'll

for the

have breakfast. No one knew about the raging emotions hidden beneath her calm

took Simon to the hospital. Dominic had Cara tag along in order to

nauseous. She ended up throwing up in the end. Dominic handed her water and some tissue. "What are you planning to do? Since

time, she said,

way she could get an answer to that question. She wasn't able to talk to

from the hospital. Simon needed to undergo another surgery for his leg Since

with it, Bella ended up ask

the matter