Chapter 12 No Need

Bella froze. Only three people knew about this–her, Felix, and her friend, Lia Lawson. How on earth did Tan know?

Noticing Dominic’s gaze fixed on her, she didn’t dare meet his eyes. She asked, trying to appear nonchalant, “You’re pretty gossipy. Who told you that?”

lan responded with a sly smile, “I’ve forgotten. It’s been a long time. I was teaching at your university back then and happened to overhear someone mention it. When you mentioned you were classmates back in university, I remembered what I’d heard.”

Bella forced a light tone. “Oh, I see… It’s all in the past. He’s a good guy, but I’m not good enough for him.”

As soon as the words left her mouth, she realized something was off. Dominic’s face had turned dark, his eyes full of intense anger as if he wanted to tear her apart.

“Someone you can’t have might seem like your perfect dream, and just because you’ve slept with someone doesn’t mean you’re worthy of them.”

Dominic’s cold remark sent a chill through Bella. Yes, whether it was him or Felix, she wasn’t good enough for either of them. She didn’t need him to remind her.

For some reason, she felt a sting in her eyes, and she lowered her head, not wanting anyone to see her

emotions.

to change the subject by placing a dish in front of Bella. “This is really good.

“She has

just gave her some food. Are

him an annoyed glance. “No need for that. Just eat your

touched her meal. By the end of it, the atmosphere seemed to return to normal, but it felt more like a calm

to drive away.

safely.”

got into his car and sped off, leaving her

lonely. It had been like this for years. Even if they were heading the same way, he would never

her made him sick. She had spent years

he was sober. It was always under the influence of alcohol. Like

sleeping with her?

ten minutes, but no empty cabs stopped. Finally, she gave up and decided

attention. She turned

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walking home alone? Let me give you a ride,” he

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