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."

person than in photos. His presence exuded a certain charm. It was no wonder Lia had

who would serve tea. Lia couldn't help but tease, "You two just take care of yourselves. Bella's got Cara

fast. You just decided to get married, and now I'm scrambling for the wedding

playful slap on the arm. "What's the rush? I've already gotten married, and Bella's pregnant, too. Felix, you had better hurry up. It's

gaze inadvertently lingered on Bella. "Yeah... I should

up to tuck a strand of hair behind

her,

that Cara had suddenly called out from behind. "Did someone

leather wallet and reached out to take it. Opening it, she checked for any identification, hoping it would help find the

wallet was around

in

thing was a

compartment of a girl who looked around 18 or 19 with a sweet smile. But

to search for other identification, a hand suddenly reached over and snatched the wallet

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