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.

went down, making her

she was an idiot and took a light sip from

did Bella notice the large letters on the

said, “I don’t drink often. Of course, I wouldn’t know. If there’s nothing else, I’ll go

trying to play hard to get now? Isn’t it a bit too late for that? Are you trying to make me think. you’re special? There’s no need. For me, you have always been special… Especially

Well, I guess I should feel honored.

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

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

head and softly called his

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

But after so many years together, sitting with him like this didn’t

whether he responded or not. She continued, “If I disappear

games with me. If you wanted to leave, you would’ve done it a long time

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