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.

strong liquor burned as it went down, making her cough

she was an idiot and took a light sip from his own glass.

did Bella notice the large

drink often. Of course, I wouldn’t know.

swirling the liquor in his glass. “You used to throw yourself at me. Are you trying to play hard to get now?

herself. “Really? Well, I guess I should feel honored. At least I occupy the most

her, as if searching for something. “Why didn’t I notice before that you’re

to talk to her for a bit

lowered her head and softly called his

flashed with their usual irritation, but he didn’t respond.

was as deep–rooted as her love for him. But after so many years together, sitting with him like this didn’t

whether he responded or not. She continued, “If I disappear one day, will

you wanted to leave, you would’ve done it a long time ago. You wouldn’t have clung

downed her drink in one go. This time, she didn’t cough. The burning sensation in