Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)
Chapter 258

Chapter 258 That's Just How He Rolls

That was not it at all! How could he act so naturally like that? Was his acting that good?

While they are, Bella instinctively picked the onions out of her soup. Noticing this, Dominic called Sylvia over and instructed, "No onions in the soup from now on. She doesn't like them."

After Sylvia left, Bella said, "You don't need to go out of your way like that. I just said that in the heat of the moment, so you shouldn't take it seriously. You're probably just upset that I broke up with you

"After all, I've always been the one who's humble around you. You're feeling embarrassed, right? Fine, you dump me, then. Come on, let's hear it." Dominic's expression darkened immediately. "When did I make you feel small?" Bella was left speechless. He was born into a world of privilege, so someone like him likely didn't even understand what the word "humble" or "small"

After dinner, Dominie left, saying he'd be back before 10:00 p

0 pm.

Bella took Pudding out for a walk by herself again. She muttered to herself along the way, "Has Dominic lost his mind? What's with him acting so strange lately?"

Pudding was oblivious. She was a carefree and clueless companion, sniffing here and there.

At exactly 9:50 pm, Dominic returned home. He seemed to be in a good mood as he played with Pudding for a while.

Watching from her bedroom window upstairs, Bella couldn't help but smile faintly. To be honest, the past few weeks had been full of pleasant moments, even if it all felt a bit too good to be true.

She assumed he would shower first, but instead, he came straight to her room, showing her a contract he had brought back. "I've been working on this deal with Victor. The contract was finalized tonight."

Bella didn't date look too closely at it because it was a Miller Group matter, and she knew better than to get involved. For him to be so focused on it, the deal had to be significant

As she randomly took a book and flipped through it, she said, "Congratulations! You've been working hard, so you should get some rest. If you're exhausted, you'll get angry easily. Take care of yourself." Dominic caught the underlying message and narrowed his eyes slightly. "Still not over

huh? I have time to spend with you now. Just tell me what you

Bella was tired of arguing. They had already fought once intensely, and she had no interest in round two. "I'm not trying to argue. What I said earlier was just based on my experience, nothing more. You don't have to take it as an insult. "I'm tired and need to rest now. Why don't you go get some sleep too?"

A chill settled in his eyes, and his tone turned sharp. "Yeah, I'm tired too. Do whatever you want."

When she said she was tired, she meant it in the physical sense, but it was obvious that when he said it, he was emotionally worn out and tired of her.

that, he turned and walked out without hesitation

This was more like him. He was always in control and distant

The next morning, Bella left early on her own for the hospital without asking him for a ride.

Everything seemed to be back to normal. She no longer had to worry about his sudden changes. With the good always came the messy, complicated parts that were diausting to deal with.

Her first patient of the day was Victor Morse, who had come in for a prescription for sleeping pills.

Though Bella was curious why he just happened to be seeing her during the same period he was collaborating with Dominic, she didn't ask. It wasn't worth pointing out.

However, Victor brought it up on his own, "Mr. Miller is truly an exceptional young talent. No wonder he manages the massive Miller Group so well. I have great admiration for him."

Bella paused for a moment. "I think so too. Mr. Morse, you wouldn't be coming to me because you admire him and, by extension, trust me as your doctor, would you?"