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.”

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

couldn’t face going home, and hanging around the hospital felt awkward, so she decided to drive to Lia’s place. Having a friend like Lia kept her

was slammed with a big project, and she was working late. With just a few people on her team, they were

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

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

reassure her friend, “Don’t worry. I’m here to make sure you don’t overwork yourself.

she seemed half–annoyed, “Are you guarding me? Or did you

what was going on with Bella. She stayed quiet, which made Lia’s concern grow. “Did I guess right?

head. “It’s nothing. Just keep

Lia decided not to push further