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.

watch worth hundreds of thousands, Bella knew he had made something of himself over the years. But she had

had seen it all. She was

but Simon persisted, sending them morning,

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

stress–free. Most of the time, there was little to do. The escape from the pressures of the big city was pleasant If she could, she would live in the town peacefully

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

ever meet again

tranquility was shattered on an otherwise ordinary

man who appeared honest and kind brought a swaddled

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

said. “You should find another doctor quickly. There’s an experienced

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

go wrong! He might even need to be

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

Chapter 26 Beyond Saving