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 cough violently. “What kind of liquor is

her like she was an idiot and took a light

the large letters on

embarrassed, she said, “I don’t drink often. Of course, I wouldn’t know. If there’s nothing

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

“Really? Well, I guess I should feel honored.

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

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

and

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

as her love for him. But after so many years together, sitting with

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

me. If you wanted to leave, you would’ve

This time, she didn’t cough. The burning sensation in her throat seemed