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.

silent for a moment. She 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

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

his eyes made

who wanted to be in a

isn’t the

terrible person. She realized

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

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

suspiciously Yet, since he didn’t seem to be lying, she couldn’t help but

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

Felix was the last person she wanted to let down.

get your hopes up bet you must be feeling pretty upset now that you’ve encountered someone you like but can’t

sarcasm and malice came