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 her cough violently. “What kind

an idiot and took a light sip from his own glass. “Can’t you recognize liquor, or can’t you

then did Bella notice the large letters on the

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

glass. “You used to throw yourself at me. Are you trying to play hard to get now? Isn’t it

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

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

and 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 the chair across from him. After

head and

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

But after so many years together, sitting with him like this

continued, “If I disappear one day, will

in a cold voice, “Don’t try to play sentimental games with me. If you wanted to leave,

go. This time, she didn’t cough. The burning