Shattered Longings

Chapter 14 The Most Special Place

Dominic glanced sideways at Bella. “Aren’t you going to open it to see if anything’s missing? I just happened to find it in the warehouse. I didn’t go out of my way to help you, so there’s no need to thank me.

Bella shook her head. “Nothing’s missing, I’m sure… Actually, I don’t even know what’s inside, but this box was very important to my mom. Either way, thank you.

As she spoke, she couldn’t hold back the tears. They fell onto the box, creating irregular, patterns on the surface.

flower–like

Dominic frowned and stood up to grab a glass. He poured some liquor and handed it to her. “Swallow those tears down. They’re annoying.

Normally, Bella wouldn’t drink with Dominic, nor did she often get the chance. But her emotions were all over the place, and she felt like having a drink. Thus, she took the glass, wiped away her tears, and

thanked him.

as it went down, making her cough violently. “What kind of liquor

looked at her like she was an idiot and took a light sip from his own glass. “Can’t you

then did Bella notice the large letters on the

bit embarrassed, she said, “I don’t drink often. Of course, I wouldn’t know.

liquor in his glass. “You used to throw yourself at me. Are you trying to play hard to get now? Isn’t it a bit too late for that?

guess I should feel honored. At least I occupy

searching for something. “Why didn’t I notice before that you’re so good with

was starting to take effect, and Bella felt her face heating up. Since Dominic was in the mood to talk to her for a

lowered her head and softly

their usual irritation, but he didn’t respond. While refilling his glass,

as deep–rooted as her love for him. But after so many years together, sitting with him like this didn’t

or not. She continued, “If I disappear one

he said in a cold voice, “Don’t try to play sentimental games with me. If you wanted to leave, you would’ve done it a

one go. This time, she didn’t cough. The burning sensation in her throat seemed to carry all the