Crushed Affections

In order to prevent them from getting into an argument, Dominic had kept the question to himself for a very long time. But he couldn't hold it in anymore. He ended up asking the question, which led to a disaster.

In the face of Bella's pale and furious expression, he tried his best to appear calm. "I was just asking. There's no need for such a huge reaction. If you claim nothing happened, then nothing happened."

Bella's eyes reddened slightly. "Wouldn't you be disappointed if I said that? You saw it yourself-he came to my house for dinner and even wore your slippers. My relationship with him is just like the one I have with you! Are you happy now?" Dominic was kind of exasperated. "You don't need to speak out of anger. I don't want to argue..."

No need to speak out of anger? Bella was fuming. Hadn't he always assumed she was a woman who slept around? He was even placing his doubts on the child in her stomach...

Staring at him, she stood up and barked in a shaky voice, "Weren't you the one that insisted on taking responsibility for the baby? You're as self-centered as you've always been. All you do is tell me what to do. Now, you're turning around and questioning if the child is yours?© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

"Do you see how laughable that is? Since you think I'm that kind of person, why are you still choosing to be around me?"

Bella was like a rose with thorns. Despite being shaken and overcome with emotion, she still had her guard up and stopped people from getting too close to her.

Dominic opened his mouth to speak but ultimately decided against it. He thought it was better to stay silent than to risk escalating the situation.

Staying quiet could lead to two outcomes. Bella could end up calming down on her own. If that were the case, they'd be able to have a proper discussion. However, she could also get even angrier.

He knew what kind of woman she was. She wasn't the type to drag something out. She behaved the same way in a relationship and also during fights.

Bella, who looked like she was about to cry, suddenly became unusually calm. "There's no need to be so cruel, Dominic. If you're lingering around me just so you can hurt me, I'd like you to stay far away from me."

Then, she stormed into the bedroom and locked the door behind her.

Cara witnessed the entire fight. She was so shocked she didn't even dare to make any noise. Since the house was small, she couldn't give them privacy even if she wanted to

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"Ms. Jones is still pregnant, Mr. Miller. I think you should refrain from upsetting her at the moment. I have the keys to her room. You should go and talk to her," she suggested carefully.

Dominic let out a huge sigh before taking the keys and entering the room.

The lights were off, and the room was dark. Bella was curled up in a ball on the bed. Upon seeing her, he walked over and found her small hand in the dark.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said any of that," he apologized.

Bella stiffened. Did the baby mean that much to him? She couldn't believe he was apologizing because of this.

She wavered but still refused to pay him any attention. Since she couldn't break free from his grip, she allowed him to continue holding her hand.

Suddenly, he added, "Even if the baby isn't mine, I'll still choose to be responsible for it."

Bella was so furious she tried to kick him.

"Okay, that's enough now. Being angry isn't good for the baby. I'm the one at fault no matter what. You should get some rest," he said as he caught her ankle.

Upon hearing this, Bella's anger

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subsided. She didn't say anything even when he decided to stay the night. Compared to how Dominic resolved issues between them in the past, he was doing much better this time around. Hence, she didn't bother holding this against him.