Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)
Chapter 64

Chapter 64 Am Not Even on His Bed

Bella frowned as she suspected men had seen more than just her and Dominic by the pool-perhaps he had even witnessed them kiss.

Siblings? Bella found it laughable. Legally or otherwise, she and Dominic had never been siblings. Her mother, unter death, had never married Richard Bella fel like Simon was a persistent shadow that followed her everywhere she had never considered being involved with She casually blocked Simon's second number and tossed her phone aside, allowing herself to fully unwind in the bath.

As she soaked in the tub, drowsiness crept over her, and she drifted off to sleep in her hazy state, she dreamt of the scene at the banquet where Pierre was shot and collapsed

In her dream, she couldn't break free from Dominic's embrace, and she felt like she was suffocating Bella struggled with all her might, but the sensation only intensified.

All of a sudden, she was litted out of the bathtub. She opened her eyes and found Dominic standing before her. It took her a few seconds to come to her senses, and she grabbed a towid and wrapped herself in it "W-What are you doing in here?"

His expression was grin as he looked at her. "I hadn't come in, you would've been the first person to drown from falling asleep in the tub

Bella was mortified. It dawned on her that the suffocating sensation she had experienced in her dem was

because she had fallen asleep in the tub and nearly drowned. It was miraculous that she hadn't been roused by the water, but she knew it was probably a matter of time,

Dominic didn't stick around. He gave her a withering look before he left.

The incident at the Sawyers' party made headlines, the following day. The media painted a dramatic picture of the events, with a few embellishments here and there, but the core of the story was fairly accurate

Pierre had pulled through and was now out of danger. The Sawyers publicly thanked Bella during their interview, putting her in the limelight. The last time she was in the spotlight was when she was photographed with Tela, so this was a welcome change of pacu. When Lifound tells had been at the scene, she couldn't stay put and went to see her right away. La arched during the day while Dominic was away.

With no one else around, they felt tree to do as they pleased. As soon as they closed the door, they let loose.

When Bella mentioned that Dominic had protected her when Pleme was shot, Liscoffed. "If people can get attached to their dogs after raising them for a long time, it's only manral he'd feel the same way about a living, breathing person like you

"s been almost 20 years. Den if he still harbors sentment toward you, would he really put you in harm'sı

I's way? Don't fall for his tricks again."

Bella understood the logic behind it, she wasn't going to fall for this carrot-and-stick approaches as she could never forgive Simon, she knew Dominic would never fall for her. She had come in terms with

Just then, Bella heard a car pull up outside and walked to the window to take a look side. "Dominic's back

La was sprawled on Bella's bed with a bag of chips "Sowhart he's back It's not like he can do anything to me. I'm in your room, not his bed."

Bellachuckled "You're seriously. Forget it can't go at right now because he won't let me Once I'm free, I'll come hang out with you!"

Le rolled her eyes. "What kind of power trip is he on? How could he keep you locked up like this? This is outrageous! it he weren't so tall and imposing, and I wasn't so tiny, I'd definitely help you beat him up!

Bella compared Dominic's towering height and Lia's petite frame, noting the stark difference. Lla was even smaller than her; she was a tiny, charming young woman with a big personality Bella was drawn to all of Lia's qualities, which was why they were so close. No sooner had Dominic stepped inside than Sylvia knocked on Bella's door. "Mr. Miller wants to see you downstairs, Ms. Jones."

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