Shattered Longings

Chapter 78 No Intention of Getting Married

After hesitating for a long time, Bella decided not to ask him directly. Despite her curiosity, she lacked the courage to confront him.

When they were together, they rarely had anything to talk about. Bella knew nothing about Dominic’s business dealings, and Dominic had no interest in Bella’s work in the operating room.

It seemed fate had brought these two people from entirely different worlds together. A rocky start rarely led to a perfect ending.

“Why did you decide to become a doctor?”

Dominic initiated the conversation while holding a wine glass in one hand and tapping his fingers rhythmically

It was the first time he had ever shown any interest in asking about her.

Bella paused for a moment before responding, “It was probably because my mother got sick and couldn’t get the treatment she needed in time. I felt decided to become a doctor when I grew up. I wanted to help more people avoid that kind of pain.”

Her voice trailed off as she mentioned her mother, and Dominic’s expression darkened noticeably.

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adored was nothing more than a homewrecker to Dominic. And as the daughter of that homewrecker, she was mistake for even being in his presence. How could she have casually mentioned her

respond to her. Instead, he took a sip

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atmosphere grew tense and uncomfortable for Bella. Setting down her glass, she said, “It’s getting late. Maybe you should drink less and get some rest. I’m heading to

turned to her and said, “From now on, you’re not allowed to leave without

again, especially since it had been a long time since she’d left. After a moment’s hesitation, she said, ”

forget the sins I’ve committed, but you don’t need to atone for them with me. I hope you can let go of the past and stop living in its

laughter. “Is that what you’ve been thinking? Well, you might be in

qualifications, he needed nothing but a good partner.