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

gaze. Without a

Dominic’s strange behavior and

glanced down at her bowl of soup and murmured, “I don’t know

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

of trying to coax Dominic. He was hardly the

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

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

However, as she entered her office and saw a woman dressed like a

to stand up when she saw Bella. Leaning back in her

scrutiny, she finally spoke, “You must be

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

crossed the woman’s face, perhaps because she hadn’t expected Bella to recognize her so quickly. “I need to talk to you. This isn’t a good

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