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

she was an idiot and took a light sip from his own glass. “Can’t you recognize

did Bella notice the large letters

said, “I don’t drink often. Of course, I

liquor in his glass. “You used to throw yourself at me. Are you trying to play hard to get now?

feel honored. At least I occupy the most special place in

if searching for something. “Why didn’t I notice before

was starting to take effect, and Bella felt her face heating up. Since Dominic was in the mood to talk to her for a bit longer, she boldly sat down in the chair across from him. After tonight, she might not get another chance like

head and

with their usual irritation, but he didn’t respond.

as her love for him. But after so many years together, sitting with him like this didn’t feel as unbearable. Habit could

“If I

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

cough. The burning sensation in her throat seemed to carry all the