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.”

asked why she was still at the hospital. Even though they were just being friendly, it made her feel even more uncomfortable, like

decided to drive to Lia’s place. Having a friend like Lia kept her from feeling completely

project, and she was working late. With just a few people on her

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 even thinking about the money anymore–it’s draining me! If it wasn’t for my studio’s reputation, I’d just use a machine to do it. My hands are a mess!” Bella

never met them. They sent 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

you don’t overwork yourself. You just focus on your work,

half–annoyed, “Are you guarding me? Or did you just come here because you had

stayed quiet, which made Lia’s concern grow. “Did I guess right?

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

not to push further and