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.

burned as it went down, making her cough violently. “What kind of liquor

light sip from his own glass. “Can’t

then did Bella notice the large letters

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

yourself at me. Are you trying to play hard to get now? Isn’t it

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

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

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

lowered her head and softly called his

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

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

didn’t care whether he responded or not. She continued, “If I disappear one day, will you ever think

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 long time ago. You wouldn’t have clung

cough. The burning sensation in her throat seemed to carry all the pain into her stomach, leaving only a