Shattered Longings

Chapter 72 Because You’re Crying

She brought the phone to her car, surprised that he had answered. Before she could gather her thoughts, there was a brief moment of silence.

Tears streamed down her face as she frantically wiped them away, fearing someone might see her.

Her uncontrollable sobs carried through the phone to Dominic on the other end. His voice was steady as he asked, “Where are you?”

“I’m in the hospital,” Bella replied softly.

The call was immediately disconnected, leaving her staring at the phone in a daze. A deep sense of loss washed over her as she realized she shouldn’t have disturbed him.

She had no intention of going home. After what had happened, she was too scared to be alone.

With Simon still unconscious under anesthesia and no way to contact his family, she felt responsible for staying, especially since he’d been injured trying to save her.

The corridor was empty, except for the occasional family member visiting a patient. They all gave her strange looks. Perhaps her current disheveled appearance was so diffe from her usual neat and tidy image in her white coat that no one recognized her.

night there,

up, her eyes widening in surprise. It was

happened?” he asked

what had happened, but she avoided mentioning her relationship with Simon. She was already enough of a burden for him, so

listening to her, Dominic’s frown deepened. “Let’s

felt he would

as her clothes were still damp and

said, “Don’t waste time. Do you think I enjoy running around in the middle of the

the car with her head

why did you call

call? But she

Dominic spoke again. “You wouldn’t call me unless

I heard you crying on

while crying?

up and said softly, “Thank you for coming