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.

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

she was an idiot and took a light sip

Bella notice the large

a bit embarrassed, she said, “I don’t drink often. Of course, I wouldn’t know. If there’s

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

honored. At least I occupy the most special place

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

up. Since Dominic was in the mood to talk to her for a bit longer, she

lowered her head and softly

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

after so many years together, sitting

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

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 to me

saying anything, then downed her drink in one go. This time, she didn’t cough. The burning sensation in her throat seemed to carry all the pain into