Shattered Longings

Chart 21 Are You Done Making a Scone

Chapter 21 Are You Done Making a Scene?

Dominic looked down at Bella with his eyes devoid of any emotion. In the morning mist, his figure seemed somewhat ethereal, like a divine apparition

“Are you done making a scene? His voice was icy.

Bella’s body tensed slightly. Did he really think she was just causing trouble?

She fought to suppress the pain in her heart and stood up, trying to explain, “I’m not…”

Before she could finish, Dominic interrupted her impatiently, “I don’t want to hear it. I don’t want to see you here any longer. Leave!”

Bella clutched the edge of her clothes nervously as her eyes turned red. “Please just give me two minutes. I just want to explain…”

She didn’t realize how pitiful she appeared at that moment, perhaps accustomed to such humiliation over

time.

he was struggling to keep his emotions in check. “There’s nothing to discuss between us. I have no interest in your matters. I’ll say this one last time, I don’t want to see

he turned and walked away. He acted as though

legs were numb. She fell to the ground and scraped her palms on the

the noise, Dominic’s steps faltered slightly, but he didn’t turn

out to see her was a chance to explain, but it turned out he

be disturbed while enjoying an evening with another woman? The image of him embracing someone else last night weighed heavily on Bella, leaving her heart utterly desolate, with no spark of hope

began to rise, its rays breaking through the darkness, piercing

Bella turned and walked away in the morning light, disappearing around a desolate street

the night with Dominic stood before–him with a respectful demeanor.

his long legs crossed in a relaxed pose. However, his gaze

then. I’ve left today’s schedule here. Please review it

waving his

door, she hesitated and then tentatively said, “Mr. Miller, if you’re worried about

coldly,

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