Shattered Longings Novel

Chapter 88 Mellow

Bella hesitated and said, “Maybe… Never mind. I don’t think Icm look.”

Lia was losing her patience. “ignoring it won’t make it go away. Pretending you didn’t get a reply isn’t going to help. Just check it already. If you don’t, I’ll do it t So, Bella opened the message, bolding her breath as she read. The reply surprised her

Dominic’s message said, “Yeah. I’m in a meeting.”

for you.”

Lia thought for a moment. “That ‘yeah” probably means you two did fuck, and he was serious about what he said. Saying he’s in a meeting just means he’s too busy to talk. She mudged nella. “I told you so. Congratulations, you’re finally with the guy you’ve wanted for years!”

Bellastared at the bright sun outside, still feeling groggy from last night’s drinking. She was having a hard time accepting what had happened.

“Stop joking. This can’t be true. He’s just busy right now. Let’s not talk about it. You go do your thing, and I’ll be fine.”

Lisaw how upset she was and stopped teasing “Okay, I’ll get back to work. You relax, and when I’m done, we’ll go out for a meal.”

Feeling bored and tired, Bella fell asleep on the couch with her Bluetooth headphones on, listening to music, Lla, being thoughtful, turned up the air conditioning and covered her with a light blanket

Looking at her phone held tightly in her hand, La sighed inwardly, “Loving someone who might not be right for you–is it a curse or a blessing?”

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nella blinked sleepily and said, “I’m so hungry. Let’s go eat.”

Lia grinned and said, “I know a great place. It’s hidden away, so just leave your car. Let’s user my old car instead; yours is too flashy.”

Bella agreed. When she got into La’s car, she noticed her phone was dead and decided not to bother charging it.

After dinner, La dropped Bella oft at her studio to pick up her car. Bela saw a black Rolls–Royce parked outside and recognized the license plate. “That’s Dominic’s car.” Lia asko, “is be here to see you? How did he know you we here?–

Tell didn’t know what to say.

Upon seeing her hesitation, La’s expression shifted. “You’re not stared to get out, are you? You two have been living under the same roof for nearly 20 years. Afraid he’ll bite? “As for last night, it he’s serious, just go with it. If he’s not, then act the nothing happened. It’s that simple. Go on.”

Bella took a deep breath, trying to act casual as she stepped out of the car Dominic remained in his car, silent and still she hesitated but headed toward her own car, only to be jalted by the sudden blare of Dominic’s hom

Bella sighed and walked back to Dominic’s car, Herolled down his window, and his tace was hard to see in the dark.

“Why are you here?” Bella asked, trying to stay calm while fidgeting with her nails.

QUE car and decided to wait, Domink replied calmly “Drive home now.”

His nonchalant tone was disconcerting Bella’s heart raced with confusion. It was so unlike him to be so mellow.

After a moment of disoriented silence, she turned back to her car once she had carefully maneuvered car of the parking spot and onto the road, Dominic followed.

Bella glanced in the rearview mirror occasionally, noting his patience as he stayed behind, no matter how slowly she drove.