Shattered Longings

Chapter 36 I Bet You Can’t Leave

The air suddenly became tense, and after a brief pause, Dominic walked away with a cold expression.

Bella wished she could bite off her tongue. She hadn’t meant it like that.

Leonard seemed amused by the situation. “Wanna bet? I bet you can’t leave.”

Bella was on the verge of tears. “Bet, my foot!”

If she weren’t too scared to curse, she’d have given him a piece of her mind by now. Leonard might be all smiles now, but if he turned against her, she wouldn’t even have time to cry. She couldn’t afford to mess with someone as powerful as him.

Leonard generously refunded her rent and deposit as he was confident that she wouldn’t be able to leave. His earlier claim that he wouldn’t return the deposit had just been a joke. He wasn’t someone who needed that small amount of money.

Bella was determined to leave, so she packed her bags that night, planning to resign from the hospital in the morning and then head out.

Simon somehow found out about her plans. Knowing she wouldn’t answer his calls, he sent her a text, pestering her.

set you up with a job. Someone as talented as you

then she wondered how he knew her every move when

her feel sick. What exactly was he trying to do? Wasn’t it enough that he ruined Dorothy’s life? Did he want

seek help from

Bella finally ventured out to “forage for food. But as soon as she stepped out, she spotted Dominic sitting under

she had to pass through the courtyard to get to the kitchen, she felt like a turtle wanting to retreat into its

ease the awkwardness. “It’s not

she could finish,

silent. No matter how much he might hate her, she

Dominic said calmly, “I’m only staying for half a

That wasn’t what she meant

feeling uneasy, Dominic suddenly

it with the injury, I’ve had long hair for so many years, so I thought I’d try a different style. If

response,

Bet You Can: Leave