Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)
Chapter 208

Chapter 208 Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity

Due to concerns about safety, especially given how chaotic things were in this area compared to back home, Dominic and fan decided to bring Bella back to the island that night. They couldn't risk another assassin snealding into the hospital. The plan was to let her rest for a couple of days before returning to Joville so that she would be strong enough for the long journey.

Leonard arranged for his bodyguards to patrol the island around the clock, and everyone was thoroughly vetted to ensure there wouldn't be any more When Celine heard Bella was back, she assumed it meant they could immediately leave for Joville. She pulled lan aside and asked, "When can we leave?" Learning they had to wait, she deflated like a balloon. "So, we still have to be on edge. I wouldn't have come if I had known it would be like this."

lam, always gentle and smooth-talking with women, showed no such landness this time. His tone was cold. "I didn't have to bring you here. Weren't you the one who insisted on coming? I have plenty of other options-you're just one of them." Celine, stung by his words, teared up and retorted, "That's exactly why I don't want to put my life at risk for you! It's all fun and games until it gets dangerous. It's not worth it."

He let out a mocking laugh. "Don't worry. Whether you live or die, you'll be compensated accordingly. I've never owed a woman anything. It's always a fair transaction. Either stay and wait to leave with us or leave alone. It's your choice." She trembled with anger but had no way to vent. Here, there wasn't a single person on her side.

Meanwhile, Bella, still bedridden, was experiencing what Dominic had gone through before-unable to care for herself.

She had never realized how painful it was to be shot. At the same time, she was grateful that she had spotted the danger early and taken the bullet instead of Dominic. His old wounds had barely healed; he couldn't endure that again, Before bed, Dominic came out of the shower and asked, "Do you need to use the bathroom?"

Bella felt a wave of embarrassment. She had been "heroic" enough to take a bullet for him, but now that he was the one taking care of her, she felt utterly self-conscious. "Can you switch rooms with Lia and let her care for me?" The thought of him helping her with her basic needs made her feel like her dignity would disappear. Who didn't want to maintain a good image in front of someone they cared about?

Even though they had shared the most intimate of moments, they hadn't crossed this particular "boundary", and she couldn't bring herself to be that casual

Dominic saw ber discomfort and couldn't help but smile "Is there anything about your body that I haven't already seen? It's just going to the bathroom What's there to be embarrassed abour?

"Lia has a heart condition. Let's not have her collapsing while you're recovering. I'll take care of you. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so don't be Ungrateful

Still resisting with all her might, Bella chung tightly to the blanket, refusing to let go. "I don't want to... Call Lia. I won't overwork her."

Not in the mood to argue further, Dominic pried her delicate fingers off the blanket and gently lifted her out of bed before helping her slowly walk to the bathroom. IBeperunty

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Once there, they found themselves in a standoff. Bella just couldn't bring herself to lose the last bit of dignity. "You go out. I'll handle it myself. I'll call you when I'm done." Standing outside the door, Podding wagged her tail enthusiastically, clearly amused by the situation. Bella couldn't help but feel like she had raised a

altor Was Pudding pleased seeing Bella so embarrassed?