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

gaze. Without a

Dominic’s strange behavior and gave

down at her bowl of soup and murmured, “I

him

twitched as she imagined the outcome of trying to coax Dominic. He was

upset. Was it because she mentioned her mother? But hadn’t he asked her why

soon as Bella arrived at the hospital, a nurse told her that someone was waiting for her before she could even reach

was a familiar patient, she 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

in her chair with her legs crossed and arms folded,

a moment of contemptuous scrutiny, she finally spoke, “You must

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

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

Elaine Baldwin was there and had 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