Shattered Longings

Chapter 79 Men Fall for This Every Time

Bella wasn’t sure if it was her imagination, but she felt Dominic leaning in.

His breath was warm against her skin. Just as their lips were about to touch, Dominic suddenly turned away and released her. In a burst of anger, he stormed upstairs and slammed the door.

The sudden commotion snapped Bella back to reality. What had just happened?

The next morning, when Bella woke up, Sylvia had already made breakfast. Upon seeing the empty wine glasses from the night before, she made hot soup to soothe their

stomachs.

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As Bella sat at the table, Dominic came downstairs. He was adjusting his suit cuff as he approached the dining room, word, he turned and strode toward the front door.

expression soured upon meeting

gaze. Without a

noticed Dominic’s strange behavior and gave Bella a questioning

down at her bowl of soup and murmured,

Just coax him a bit, Ms. Jones.

as she imagined the outcome of trying to coax

she mentioned her mother? But hadn’t he asked

her that someone was waiting for her before she could even reach

initially dismissed the appointment. However, as she entered her office and saw a woman dressed like a wealthy matron sitting in her chair, a wave of unease washed over her, causing

up when she saw Bella. Leaning back in her chair with her legs crossed and arms folded, she looked down

contemptuous scrutiny, she finally spoke, “You

expression neutral. “Yes, I’m Bella,” she replied.

expected Bella to recognize her so quickly. “I need to talk to you. This isn’t a good place for

exactly why Elaine Baldwin was there and had no intention of wasting time. “Mrs. Kennedy, I’m very busy, but I can give you a