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.

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

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

replied to his messages, but Simon persisted, sending

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

escape from the

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

ever meet again

was shattered on

kind brought a swaddled infant into the

office. When she noticed that the baby’s face was unnaturally

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

you to treat him! If something happens to my child,

wrong! He might even need to

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

Chapter 26 Beyond Saving