Shattered Longings

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.

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

has

swallowed, then joked, “I just gave her some food. Are

him an annoyed glance. “No need for that.

the atmosphere seemed to return to normal, but it felt more like a calm surface concealing

drive away. Bella turned to Dominic. “I’ll hall a cab.

safely.”

didn’t respond; he just got into his car and sped off, leaving her standing

this for years. Even if they were heading

sick. She had spent years trying to please him, but it had all been for

those moments of intimacy, it seemed none of them had happened when he was sober. It was always under the influence of alcohol. Like he said, if he wasn’t

sleeping with her?

she gave up and decided to walk home. The cool spring breeze brushed against her, but it did little

pulled up beside her, honking to get her attention. She turned her

+ 12 tu

home alone? Let me