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

and took a light sip from

Bella notice the large

course, I wouldn’t know. If there’s nothing

trying to play hard to get now? Isn’t it a bit too late for that? Are you trying to make me think.

“Really? Well, I guess I should feel honored. At least I occupy

at her, as if searching for something. “Why didn’t I notice before that you’re so

the mood to talk to her for a bit longer, she boldly sat down in the chair across from him. After

lowered her head and

usual irritation, but he didn’t respond. While refilling his glass, he poured another for her as

after so many years together,

or not. She continued, “If I disappear one day, will you ever

you wanted to leave, you would’ve done it a long time ago.

smiled without saying anything, then downed her drink in one go. This time, she didn’t cough. The burning sensation in her