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.

discuss between us. I have no

away. He acted as though staying a

went after him, but after sitting all night, her legs were numb. She fell to the ground

steps faltered slightly,

her was a chance to explain,

what man would want to be disturbed while enjoying an evening with another woman? The image of him embracing

the darkness, piercing the mist, and suddenly, the light was

away in the morning light,

night with Dominic stood before–him

couch, his long legs crossed in a relaxed pose. However, his gaze was fixed outside through the floor–to–ceiling window, his brow furrowed, looking distracted. “Mm…

bowed. “I’ll take my leave then. I’ve left today’s

only waving

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

coldly,

You Done Making a