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.

could speak up, he said, “You don’t have to say anything. I understand. I just want to know if you really want to

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

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

eyes made her heart

who wanted to be in

turned to look at her with a warm smile. “It’s okay, I just think of it as another rejection. This isn’t the first time, anyway. From the moment

She realized her desire for low had been a

her head

He just said you were doing well and that you couldn’t contact me for

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

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

She wanted to slap herself silly. Felix was the last person she wanted to

get your hopes up bet you must be feeling

voice dripping with sarcasm and malice came from behind Bellacould tell without turning that it was