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.

that Simon wore all designer clothes, with a watch worth hundreds of thousands, Bella knew he had made something of himself over the years. But she had no intention of taking

had seen it all. She was not someone who could be swayed by money

Simon persisted, sending them morning, noon,

was about to leave the town, he sent her a farewell message. Bella glanced at it but ignored it as

little to do. The escape from the pressures of the big city was pleasant If

troubled her was that she still occasionally thought of Dominic. Whenever that. happened,

ever meet again in

shattered on an

and kind brought a swaddled infant

office. When she noticed that the baby’s face was unnaturally flushed. and purple, her

“You should find another doctor quickly.

man’s eyes bulged like saucers. “I want you to treat him! If something happens to my

will go wrong! He might even need

“It’s just a cold. Give him a

Chapter 26 Beyond Saving