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.

making

took a light sip

did Bella notice the large letters on the

course, I

to play hard to get now? Isn’t it a bit too late for that? Are

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

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

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

her head and softly called

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

for him. But after so many years together, sitting with him like this didn’t feel as

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

to play sentimental games with me. If you wanted to leave, you

This time, she didn’t cough. The burning sensation in her throat seemed to carry all the pain into her stomach, leaving only a