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

gaze. Without a

and gave Bella

bowl of soup and murmured, “I don’t

him a bit, Ms. Jones. Most men

twitched as she imagined the outcome 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 asked her why she wanted

told her that someone was waiting for

her office and saw a woman dressed like a

woman didn’t bother to stand up when she saw Bella. Leaning back in her chair

moment of contemptuous scrutiny, she

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

face, perhaps because she hadn’t expected Bella to recognize her so quickly. “I need to talk to you.

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 a medical