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.

had appeared in the letters Dorothy left behind. He was her

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

up her phone and dialed the number on the card. It seemed he had anticipated her call, as the phone was answered immediately. A deep, powerful voice of

coldly, “Yes, it’s me. Didn’t you come looking for me?

a deep breath. “Bella… I’m sorry

instantly. “You’re not worthy

you both suffered. Believe me, I’ll do everything I can to make up for what I owe you. I’m staying at a nearby guesthouse for now. Let’s meet if you

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

much did she despise him?

face him.

inner conflict and gently said, “Take your time and let me know when you’re ready. I’ll be here for a few

belated concern laughable and hung up the

fell, the constant chorus of insects and frogs

Dorothy’s box and examined it repeatedly before sending a message to Simon, setting a time and

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