Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 425 The Black-and-White Photo in the Wallet

Dominic's words seemed loaded with meaning, but Bella didn't dwell on them. She quietly pressed the earring into her palm, not wanting to unpack the implications.

He stayed by her side during the prenatal checkup, silently accompanying her. It felt like he was fulfilling an obligation, which, in a way, he was.

After leaving the hospital, he simply drove her to the neighborhood entrance and then left without saying another word.

Bella stood there for a moment, looking at the overcast sky. This was what she wanted, wasn't it? No more entanglement in pain. What she needed was time to move on gradually, step by step.

At the end of the month, Zion returned and married Lia. The two families had lunch together, and in the evening, Lia invited Bella to join her for a get-together.

When Bella arrived at the restaurant with Cara, she was surprised to discover that Lia had invited only her and Felix. Zion, on the other hand, didn't invite anyone.

She was puzzled. "Are you sure it's just us?"

Lia looked more feminine than usual in a pale pink dress with a sheer overlay. She had light makeup on and her hair styled into soft waves. She looked a bit stunning, and when she glanced at Zion, she smiled. "You and Felix are my best friends. This may not be the right occasion to invite certain people. Zion's friends are all in the military, so it's just us."

in photos. His presence exuded

warm-hearted guy, a lot like Felix. The two men had even fought over who would serve tea. Lia couldn't help but tease, "You two just take care of yourselves. Bella's got Cara with her. I have Zion.

married, and now I'm scrambling for the wedding gift. The parcel hasn't even arrived yet, so you'll have to

slap on the arm. "What's the rush? I've already gotten married, and Bella's

implication was clear, and Felix understood it. His gaze inadvertently lingered on Bella. "Yeah... I should step

tuck a strand of hair

her, even to the

Bella didn't notice that Cara had suddenly called out from behind.

She saw Cara holding a black leather wallet and reached out to take

the wallet was around

in cash.

thing was a

a girl who looked around 18 or 19 with

hand

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