Shattered Longings

Chapter 19 You’re Disgusting

Bella suddenly lost the courage to approach him. She knew that no matter how she tried to explain, he Wouldn’t believe her.

Their ten–second stare felt as long as an eternity.

Dominic did nothing–no outburst, no questioning, nothing at all. With cold detachment, he looked away and turned to get into his car..

In that moment, a voice in Bella’s head urged her to chase after him as if delaying even a second would mean she’d never reach him again.

She dashed to the car with all her strength and speed. The Jacket Felix had draped over her shoulders fell to the ground as she ran. She didn’t notice it, nor did she see the fleeting look of disappointment in Felix’s

eyes.

“Dominic…” Her voice trembled, laced with tears, as she peered through the car window at the man inside. She was like someone drowning, desperately clutching at a life raft.

Dominic didn’t look at her, nor did he start the engine. The stalemate continued, and Bella boldly assumed this meant he was allowing her to get in. No matter how he treated her, she couldn’t back down

now

got in,

It was just like the look

eyes, and this time, there was none The calmness now frightened

silence. “It’s not what you think,

coldly, his grip tightening almost imperceptibly on the steering wheel. “Do we have any kind of relationship? There’s no need to explain.

that’s all.”

skin, trying

ache in her heart.

explanation. He wouldn’t believe that

eyes red with unshed tears, “Then

residence?”

The

got out of the car and quickly headed inside. By the time Bella caught up, he was already packing his bags and throwing his clothes into a suitcase with rough, angry movements. It was as

had only just come back after three years, and Bella

Now, it seemed he wasn’t planning

asked cautiously her voice

angrily. “Get out.