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.

nothing to discuss between us. I have no interest in your matters. I’ll say this

walked away. He acted as though staying a second

after sitting all night, her legs were numb. She fell to the ground and

the noise, Dominic’s steps faltered slightly,

her was a chance to explain,

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 the

morning light, disappearing around

room, the woman who had spent the night with Dominic stood before–him with a respectful demeanor. “Mr. Miller, she

his

take my leave then. I’ve left today’s schedule here. Please

didn’t respond, only waving

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

her off coldly, “She’s

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