Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 446 That Feels Uncomfortable

As Dominic straightened up, Bella found herself caught in the depths of his dark eyes. Unprepared, she quickly masked her emotions with a teasing smile. "Do you help other women put on their shoes like this? Maybe Amber? Or Gloriana? Or someone I don't know Dominic's only response was short and dismissive."You're so childish."

about?"

As he started walking Pudding toward the door, Bella playfully hooked her pinky around his. Instead of pulling away, he clasped her entire hand in his. "That feels uncomfortable," he muttered.

She couldn't help but laugh, finding it funny how he always tried to act so serious.

Bella's outfit that day was loose-fitting, just enough to hide her baby bump. At first glance, she didn't even look pregnant. And for some reason, the shoes Dominic had put on her seemed particularly charming now. As she walked, she lifted her feet high just to admire them like a giddy teenager.

Dominic noticed her exaggerated steps and shot her an incredulous look. "What are you doing? You're 25, not 15."

Bella rolled her eyes at him. "I'm happy. What are you gonna do about it-hit me?"

He wasn't going to hit her. Instead, he let go of her hand, looking mildly exasperated, and walked ahead with Pudding.

photo of him, and posted it on her Twitter

a playful emoji in the comments. Both of

Bella felt her legs aching. She plopped down on a

after finishing walking Pudding, she waved him off. "Sit with me for a bit. I'm tired.

an important meeting at the office soon, and I don't want to be

go! Take Pudding home, and I'll head back on my own

breath after such a short walk. Your belly's not even that big yet. You're just out of shape. After the baby's born, maybe

you to talk when it's not your body going through it. You're

confidence. "I'm Dominic Miller.

were definitely strong points in his favor.

called "five minutes" turned into over 20. When Bella finally felt

step inside the house. He dropped her and Pudding off, then immediately

away, Bella called out loudly, asking,

stopped, turned around,