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

gaze. Without a

Dominic’s strange behavior and gave Bella

down at her bowl of soup and murmured, “I

moods. Just coax him a bit, Ms.

the outcome of trying to coax

because she mentioned her mother? But hadn’t he

nurse told her that someone was waiting

woman dressed like a wealthy matron sitting in her chair, a wave of unease washed

woman didn’t bother to stand up when she saw Bella. Leaning back in her chair with her legs crossed and arms folded, she looked down

scrutiny, she finally

“Yes, I’m Bella,” she replied. “Is there something you need,

crossed the woman’s face, perhaps because she hadn’t expected Bella 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