Shattered Longings

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After resolving the housing issue, Bella’s next priority was finding a job. She needed a steady income to continue paying back Dominic each month.

Before coming to the town, she had done some research. The town had developed quite well in recent years, and there was even a hospital where she could continue her previous line of work.

Being proactive, she headed to the town’s hospital to apply for a job right after settling her belongings. Given her impressive qualifications, the hospital director didn’t hesitate to offer her a position, though he was concerned she might be dissatisfied with the salary.

Bella had anticipated this. The pay here was indeed much lower than in Joville, almost half as much, but the cost of living was lower too, so she could manage.

After leaving the hospital and returning home, Bella noticed Leonard lounging in the courtyard, soaking up the sun. She greeted him, “Are you not going out today?”

Leonard glanced at her lazily. “Nothing to do, so why go out? Someone came by looking for you earlier and left a business card. Here.”

Bella walked over curiously and picked up the card. The moment she saw the name “Simon Kennedy“, her pupils dilated, and she hurriedly pocketed the card, a bit flustered. “Thanks.”

With that, she quickly turned and retreated to her room with a mixed emotion.

Simon had appeared in the letters Dorothy left

and give him the things Dorothy had left behind, but she never expected

seemed he had anticipated her call, as the phone was answered immediately. A deep, powerful voice of a middle–aged man.came through.

Didn’t you come looking for me? What do you

“Bella… I’m sorry for

“You’re not worthy of mentioning my

everything I can to make up for what I owe you. I’m staying at

ago, Bella had resolutely decided to find Simon. But now that he suggested–meeting, she felt a wave of

much did she despise him? She wasn’t

face him.

remained silent for a long time. Simon seemed to sense her inner conflict and gently said, “Take your time and let me know when you’re ready. I’ll be here for a few days. Take care of yourself out there. If you

belated concern laughable and hung up the phone

chorus of insects and

sleep. She took out Dorothy’s box and examined it repeatedly before sending a

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