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 meeting

gaze. Without a

strange behavior and gave Bella a questioning

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

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

trying to coax Dominic. He was

Was it because she mentioned her mother? But hadn’t he asked her why she wanted to be a

told her that

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

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

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

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

face, perhaps because she hadn’t expected Bella to recognize her so quickly. “I need to talk to you. This isn’t a good place for it.

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