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

strange behavior and gave Bella a

of soup and murmured, “I don’t

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

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

had no idea why he was upset. Was it because she mentioned her

soon as Bella arrived at the hospital, a nurse told her that someone was waiting for

entered her office and saw a woman dressed like a wealthy matron

stand up when she saw Bella. Leaning back in her chair with her legs crossed and arms

scrutiny, she finally

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

perhaps because she hadn’t expected Bella to recognize her so

I’m very busy, but I can give you a clear answer right now. It’s