Shattered Longings

Chapter 91 Homeless

Bella stood by the entrance, not sure if she should go inside, until Sylvia noticed her. “Ms. Jones, why are you standing out here?”

Bella, feeling anxious, quickly shook her head. “I just remembered something I needed to handle at the hospital. I’ll be on duty tonight, so I won’t be coming back. Can you tell Dominic for me? I have to leave now.”

Before Sylvia could say anything, Bella had already turned and walked away.

When she got back to the hospital, a nurse looked surprised. “Dr. Jones, didn’t you already clock out? Are you volunteering for extra work? You’re really dedicated!”

Bella couldn’t admit that she had nowhere else to go, so she forced a smile and said, “A patient mentioned they might come in late… I’m just waiting to see if they show up.”

at the hospital. Even though they were just being friendly, it made her feel

to drive to Lia’s place.

and she was working late. With just a few people

own problems. She just sat quietly, looking at the beautiful wooden carvings around the studio. Lia took a quick break to drink some water and vented to Bella, “I don’t know who ordered this huge project, but they picked the hardest carving style possible. “I’m not

an assistant who looked like bad news. If I’d met the client, I probably wouldn’t have taken the job. It’s the most expensive and complicated carving we’ve ever done, and it’s taken up all our time for the last

here to make sure you don’t overwork yourself. You just focus on your work, and I’ll handle everything

Or did you just come

Bella. She stayed quiet, which made Lia’s

“It’s nothing. Just keep working. I’ll

Lia decided not to push further and went back