Shattered Longings

Chapter 98 Unrequited Love

Ian paused before speaking, “What I’m saying is, you can compete in love, but the way you’re doing it isn’t smart and will only push men away. It’s not right for someone like you. If you’re in love, you need to stay graceful–don’t brag when you win, and don’t be bitter when you lose.”

Amber smiled bitterly. “Do you think I don’t know how foolish my actions are? Do you understand what it’s like to be desperate? I’ve tried so hard, but I’m still rejected, while Bella doesn’t have to do anything and gets to live with Dominic for 20 years.

“Ian, with your playboy ways, you don’t understand the pain of unrequited love. One day, when you truly fall for someone you can’t live without, you’ll understand.”

Ian didn’t expect the conversation to turn to him. He cleared his throat awkwardly. “Alright, if I can’t change your mind, I won’t push it. But at least… you’re the one living at Miller Manor now, not Bella, right?”

Amber felt a bit reassured. “I’ll leave now. Don’t tell Dominic I came by.”

Ian stayed quiet. Whether Dominic would find out wasn’t up to him. Besides, he had no control over whether Bella would say anything.

After work that night, Bella, tired and sore, walked to the bus stop. She wasn’t used to not driving and felt a bit lost without her car.

waited and waited for the bus, she thought she might actually fall asleep standing up. She laughed to

from the window, “Hurry up! I can’t stay parked

are you doing here? Isn’t your studio really

to earn it.” Bella

hadn’t told me what time you’d be done at

How

realized–Ian must

S

spy at the hospital.

Lia about Amber and why she

back to Miller

furious. “So, Dominic’s suddenly being all nice because he’s got his own issues. He kicks you out but keeps his ex there? Taking his money is a win in my book!” Bella looked down. “He