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

a light sip from

the large letters on the

Of course, I wouldn’t know. If there’s nothing else, I’ll go

in his chair, lazily swirling the 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? Are you

honored. At least I occupy the most special place in

for

Since Dominic was in the mood to talk to her for

head and softly

eyes briefly flashed with their usual irritation, but he didn’t respond. While refilling his glass, he

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

whether he responded or not. She continued, “If I disappear one day, will you ever think of me, even

frowned as 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

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