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.

his expression soured upon

gaze. Without a

and gave Bella a questioning

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

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

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

because she mentioned her mother?

the hospital, a nurse told her that

her office and saw a woman dressed like a wealthy matron sitting in her chair, a wave of unease washed over her, causing

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

moment of contemptuous scrutiny, she finally spoke,

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

to recognize her so quickly. “I need to talk to

no intention of wasting time. “Mrs. Kennedy, I’m very busy, but I can give you a clear answer right now. It’s not possible. If you’re not here for