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.

worth hundreds of thousands, Bella knew he had made something of himself over the years. But she had no

Miller Manor, she had seen it all. She was not someone who could be swayed by money

but Simon persisted,

the town, he sent her a farewell message. Bella glanced

the time, there was little to do. The escape from the pressures of the big city was pleasant If she could, she would live

she still occasionally thought of

ever meet again in

tranquility was shattered on an otherwise ordinary

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

that the baby’s

“You should find another doctor

treat him! If something happens to my

frowned. “If you keep delaying, something really will go wrong! He might even need to

arms. “It’s just a cold. Give him a shot, and he’ll be fine. I’m going to the restroom,

Chapter 26 Beyond Saving