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.

knew he had made something of himself over

She was not someone who could be

but Simon persisted, sending them

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

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

she still occasionally thought of

ever meet again

was shattered on an otherwise

man who appeared honest and kind brought a

When she noticed that

not a pediatrician,” she said. “You should find another doctor quickly. There’s an experienced one in

you to treat him! If something happens to my child, you won’t get

really will go wrong! He might even need to be transferred to another

like he didn’t hear her, thrusting the baby into her arms. “It’s just a cold. Give him

Chapter 26 Beyond Saving