Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)
Chapter 148

Chapter 148 This Is Her Home

Dominie firmly said, "This is her home. There's no reason for her to avoid it."

Amber was infuriated with him and decided to ignore him. As she stoned out, she bumped into Frederick coming out of the restroom. Amberquickdymasked her imitation and said, "Dad, go ahead and chat with Dominic. I'm going upstairs to see Bella."

The warmth had vanished from Fredericle's face. "Amber, don't think I'm oblivious. Your little schemes are too obvious and a little naive. If Dominic agrees to join us, everything will be fine. But if he refuses, then Bella has to go. Don't get involved." m, that's all. Please don't do anything reckless.

Amber tumed pale. "Dad! Dominic doesn't respond well to threats. All I want to do is marry him,

Frederick snorted. "Ever since you started dating him, I've looked into the Miller family. I know that you've gone to cause trouble for Bella three times in the hospital You even an over her with your car. Did you think I wouldn't know?

"If there weren't any feelings between them, you wouldn't be so petty. Can't you tell why he told me Bella was his sister? He's trying to protect her as he's afraid Tildo something to her. Even if you like someone, you should be smart about it!" After being given a scolding, Amber didn't dare to argue back. Once Frederick was out of earshot, she went upstairs to see Bella. Now that she was alone, she didn't need to pertend. She pushed open Bella's room door without knocking. E with your head

your head?"

Bella was about to take a rap, and she was understandably annoyed at the intrusion. "What the hell? Is there something wrong

Amber retorted angrily, "Yeah, there is! You're a doctor. Why don't you fix me?"

Bella didn't want to bother with her, so she curled up in her blanket and tried to sleep.

Amber tossed her shoes aside and plopped down on her bed. "I can't stand listening to my dad talk business with someone else. I'm just hiding out in your room because it's quiet."

Bella jumped out of the bed like she was trying to avoid the plague. "Are we that familiar with each other? Don't you see me as a love rival? You almost killed me! Don't you think this is a little inappropriate? Amber rolled her eyes. "We're both women, so why pretend? It's already an improvement that I'm not disgusted by your presence. Just stay put and don't wander off

vacation. She had even

Della couldn't take it anymore. She sat down in the chair by the window and started chatting with Lia. To her surprise, Lia was abroad on y gotten a pilot boyfriend, and she didn't have time to entertain Bella.

Bella couldn't help but sigh. This was the woman who repeatedly swore she would stay single forever. And now, Lia had changed her mind, just like that! After meeting a handsome man, she was completely swept away! Later, Amber, Frederick, and Dominic left for the company. Dominic only returned home alone after 10:00 pm. After taking a shower, he stood by the window with adrink, reading the messages Amber had sent him.

He had known all along that Frederick was a sly fox, and now, he felt forced to go abroad. Whether he could come back easily was another question.

He downed his drink in one go, then headed toward Bella's room and knocked on the door.

Bella recognized the rhythm of his knocking and quickly jumped off the bed to open the door. "What's wrong?"

It was the first time in days he had reached out to her, signaling the end of their cold war

Dominic didn't seem like he intended to step inside her room. He stood in the doorway and said, "I'm going abroad in a few days."

Bella suddenly

recalled what tan had said about Amber wanting to take Dominic away and not letting him retum easily.

She frowned and asked, "Are you...going with Amber?"

Dominic nodded. The hallway was dimly lit, and the shadows obscured his expression

Bella instinctively bit her nails and looked down. "Go ahead, then

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