Shattered Longings

Chapter 13 Come to My Room After You’re Done

Felix wanted to ask about their relationship, but when the words came out, they were phrased in a much more subtle way. A smooth talker would never ask questions too directly

Bella knew what he was getting at. “Yes, we’re very close.”

hip with

Just four simple words with no further explanation. She didn’t know how to describe her relationship Dominic anyway.

She didn’t ask Felix how he knew about Dominic. There was hardly anyone who didn’t know who Dominic was in Joville.

Realizing she didn’t want to talk about it, Felix didn’t press further.

When they reached the entrance of Miller Manor, Bella got out of the car and waved at Felix and Yvonne. See you this weekend.”

Yvonne leaned out of the car window and looked at the manor curiously. “You live in such a big house but still work part–time. Are you really that poor?”

Bella responded matter–of–factly. “Yes, very poor. If I don’t work, I won’t be able to feed myself. Drive safely. Goodbye.”

the manor after watching Felix’s car disappear down the road. As she unlocked the door, she noticed Dominic

she did.

didn’t dwell on it and turned on the lights. The warm glow slightly dispelled the loneliness, Just as she was about to head upstairs, she

had just left, so Dominic

to face him as she was still upset about what happened at dinner. She headed straight to her room, grabbed her pajamas, and went into

tub fill with water, the pink bath bubbles slowly expanded. It was an oddly satisfying process, something to

tub was ready, she sank into the water, letting her thoughts drift away. The warmth was lulling. her

open, meeting

a moment. “Do you need

doorway

moment of silence, he finally said, “Come to my room after you’re

waiting for a response, he turned and

After confirming he hadn’t been drinking,

was ajar. She knocked lightly on the doorframe as she did not plan to go in. “I’m here. What do you need?”

by the floor–to–ceiling window, gazing outside. But all there was to see was

My