Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 424 What Can Be Lost, Clearly Doesn't Matter

For some reason, Bella felt like Hallie was scrutinizing her through those large sunglasses, making her feel slightly uncomfortable.

Hallie suddenly spoke as Bella wondered how to steer the conversation. "How many months along are you?"

She was clearly asking how far along Bella was in her pregnancy.

Bella instinctively placed a hand on her stomach. "Not quite five months. You go ahead and shop. I'll take a look at some maternity clothes."

Hallie suddenly grabbed her wrist. "I've heard about your pregnancy from Victor for some time now. I've been thinking about what kind of gift to get you-nothing too flashy, just something useful. Since the seasons are changing, I figured I'd buy you some comfortable clothes. You'll also need clothes for the baby after it's born."

Bella was momentarily confused. She felt something was off but couldn't pinpoint what. She glanced at Sean, who shrugged as if he didn't know either.

had transferred to her, nor had she used her own money. Hallie had covered all her expenses, and

trying to process what had just happened. She

looked genuinely puzzled.

Sean. "What's going on? Why is your mom buying clothes for me and the baby? Did you say something

"What? Should I tell my mom that the baby in your belly is mine? I'd be dead before I could finish the sentence. Perhaps it's because you're carrying Dominic's baby. My dad and Dominic get along well. My

I wish the baby was mine, but

still as smooth-talking as ever. He was

to Dominic, asking him to thank k Victor. Although she had already thanked Hallie in person, she felt that Dominic should still express his

reply. Bella figured that he was probably treating her like she was invisible now. After all, there was no need for further words between them. The next prenatal checkup

light drizzle fell from a grey, overcast sky as if it were holding back a heavier storm. Cara dropped Bella off at Dominic's car and headed to the market with an umbrella. Bella buckled