Shattered Longings

Chapter 26 Beyond Saving

After speaking, Bella turned and walked away.

As she passed by Leonard, she asked in surprise, “What are you doing here?”

Leonard lazily looked up at the sky. “Can’t I look at the moon?”

Bella, feeling irritated, knew he had followed her on purpose but didn’t have the energy for small talk. Well, enjoy your moon–gazing. I’m heading back.”

Leonard casually followed her. “You really don’t appreciate good intentions, do you? I was just worried you might run into trouble. You’re my tenant, and if something happened to you, I’d be responsible.”

Bella shot back in annoyance, “Right now, you’re the biggest danger to me. As a landlord, is it normal to stalk your tenant?”

Leonard was at a loss for words, forcing a grin through gritted teeth. “Yes, yes, I’m a creep. You should be careful around me from now on.”

Over the next week, Simon sent Bella messages every day, urging her to leave the tiny, desolate town and come with him to Holha, where he promised her a great life.

clothes, with a watch worth hundreds of thousands, Bella knew he had

all. She was not someone

to his messages, but Simon persisted, sending them

town, he sent her a farewell message. Bella glanced at it but ignored

small town hospital was easy and stress–free. Most of the time, there was little to do. The escape from the pressures of the big city was pleasant If she

thought of

meet again

shattered on an otherwise

appeared honest and kind brought a swaddled infant into the hospital–where Bella

that the baby’s face was unnaturally flushed. and

another doctor quickly. There’s an experienced one in the

treat him! If something happens

keep delaying, something really will go wrong! He might even need to

her arms. “It’s just a cold. Give him a shot, and he’ll

Chapter 26 Beyond Saving