Shattered Longings

Chapter 75 Horribly Ugly

Bella hoped Dominic wouldn’t notice her and didn’t want him to know about Simon. Just as she reached the entrance, he suddenly asked, “Where are you going?”

She tried to sound casual as she said, “I’m going out with Lia, I’ll be back soon.”

Dominic said nothing more, and she took his silence as agreement. She drove to the private dining room where she had arranged to meet Simon.

When Bella arrived, she couldn’t help but feel a bit amused. Simon could easily choose an expensive private restaurant or even a more upscale one for a meal, while she and her mother had been left to struggle alone for five years.

She often wondered if her mother’s life would have been different if she hadn’t loved Simon enough to have her. The most infuriating thing about Simon was that, even after abandoning them, he still gave her mother false hope by promising to return.

a person didn’t love someone anymore, they simply didn’t. If they couldn’t take responsibility, they just couldn’t. Why ruin someone’s life with lies? After they sat down, Simon poured her a cup of tea. “This place doesn’t have a menu. The owner just brings out whatever they’ve got. I’ve been here a few times, and it’s pretty good. I

to say. I don’t have much

However, the smile on his face faded slightly. “I’ve never mentioned this before, but you have a younger sister.

What exactly

so–called sister, especially since she already knew the truth. If she wouldn’t even acknowledge her own father, why would she care about a sister? Simon nervously clasped his hands together, his fingertips turning white from the pressure. “She’s been sick her whole life, with a heart

but kept her composure. “People get sick.

a moment’s hesitation, as if mustering up his courage, Simon finally revealed his intention. “I need you to donate a kidney to your sister. Please, I’ll give you anything you want. Just save her! Dialysis has been so unbearable for her lately that she has lost all will to live. I had no choice but

hospital, she suddenly realized

layer, the veil of deception was lifted,

had once believed Simon genuinely wanted to make amends out of guilt, but now