Shattered Longings

Chapter 61 Time to Pace Reality

After leaving the crowded reception room, Bella arrived in the courtyard, where a large swimming pool shimmered with a vibrant blue.

She crouched down to play with the water and realized it was pleasantly warm. She couldn’t help but think that the Sawyers sure knew how to live the good life.

All of a sudden, she heard footsteps approaching from behind Afraid of being seen in such an undignified manner, she hastily stood up and turned around

When she noticed it was relix, her eyes darted around nervously. “What are you doing here?”

Felix was dressed in a bespoke suit, his wine glass held steady as the crimson liquid swirled within

He didn’t ask about her recent disappearance. However, when he noticed the suit jacket she was wearing, he plastered a smile on his face, concealing the emotion that flickered

“I’m here for the same reason as you,” he answered.

delt like she needed to explain what had happened, but before she could speak up, he said, “You don’t have to say anything. I understand. I

to drag him into the mess between her and Dominie. “I’m sorry, Felix, but I can’t give you an answer. Lad’s just pretend I was

out a soft sigh. “But you know I’ve bom serious about this from the

made her heart ache.

the one who wanted to be in a relationship in the first place, yet

a warm smile. “It’s okay, I just think of it as another rejection. This isn’t the first time, anyway. From the moment Dominic answered your

suddenly felt like she was such a terrible person. She realized her desire for low had been a

her head bowed, she asked softly, “What did he say over

shrugged “Not much. He just said you were doing well and that you

be lying, she couldn’t help but wonder if

mind, he assured her, “it’s true. That’s all he said. I need to take care of

Felix was the last person she wanted to let down. He was the ideal boyfriend, and she was simply not good enough for

you must be feeling pretty upset

and malice came from behind Bellacould tell without turning that