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.

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 advantage

all. She was not someone who could be swayed by

to his messages, but Simon persisted, sending them morning,

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

do. The escape from the pressures of the big city was pleasant If she could, she would live in the town peacefully until the end of her

she still occasionally thought of Dominic. Whenever that. happened, her quiet heart would be

ever meet

was shattered on

honest and kind brought a

office. When she noticed that the baby’s face

pediatrician,” she said. “You should find another doctor quickly. There’s an experienced

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

delaying, something really will go wrong! He

a cold.

Chapter 26 Beyond Saving