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.

soured upon meeting

gaze. Without a

behavior and gave Bella

of soup and murmured, “I don’t know what’s wrong with him.”

“Men and their moods. Just coax him a bit, Ms. Jones. Most men love

imagined the outcome of trying to coax Dominic. He was hardly the type to respond

no idea why he was upset. Was it because she mentioned her mother? But hadn’t he

the hospital, a nurse told her that someone was waiting for her before she could even reach her

dismissed the appointment. However, as she entered her office and saw a woman dressed like a wealthy matron sitting in

back in her chair with her legs crossed and arms

she finally spoke, “You

kept her expression neutral. “Yes, I’m Bella,” she replied. “Is there something you

flicker of surprise crossed the woman’s face, perhaps because she hadn’t expected Bella to recognize her so quickly. “I

very busy, but I can give you a clear answer right now. It’s not possible. If you’re not