Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)
Chapter 218

Chapter 218 That's in the Past

Bella was half reclining on the couch when she heard his words and quickly sat up. "Let's j

Dominic watched her swift movements, nearly spilling, his coffee. "Could you be a bit more careful? When I was injured, you were always reminding the to be cautious. Now that it's your form, you act like you're not afraid your wound will reopen " Standing up, she adjusted her clothing and put her sunglasses back on "I know my body. I'm a doctor, after all. Where are we going?

He steppe Tcloser and took her sunglasses off. "You're a doctor, but that doesn't mean your body is any different from anyone else's We'll just walk and the company. There's no need to hide."

Without her sunglasses, she felt exposed. "Let me wear them. I don't want to be recognized. You never used to be seen with me in public_

He took her hand, squeezing it firmly in warning "That was in the past."

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past? Why was it different now?

This action was an unexpected and overwhelming blow. She could barely cope with the pretend gentleness he usually displayed to begin with

As Dominic dragged her out, Bella felt a storm of emotions rise within ber. She clang rightly to the doorframe. "I'm not going! Dominic, have you lost your mind?

He pried her fingers off the frame and pulled her out, She kept her head down, afraid of being recognized. He insisted on holding her hand, and she felt the warmth of his palm. It was surprisingly hot, making her want to pull away. Noticing her timid demeanor, he gave her a light part on her head. "Hold your head high; there's nothing to be ashamed of

Her heart raced uncontrollably. With everyone watching, she wanted nothing more than to retreat and hide back in his office. But he held her tightly. even intertwining their fingers to prevent her from slipping away

Patiently, he led her through various departments, introducing her to his employees. Bella didn't absorb a word of it. Out of impulse, she made a poorly timed joke. "Are you really planning to have me bear your child? What if you leave one day? I could claim your family fortunel

Her voice was barely above a whisper, only audible to them. But Dominic, without hesitation, gave her a playful smack on the head in front of everyone. She covered her head, feeling wronged, "Why are you giving me such detailed explanations, then? I'm a doctor, how can I understand all this?"

To outsiders, their playful banter appeared like flirting. The people in the company were used to Dominic's cold, stern demeanor. Seeing this different side of him left them wide-eyed in surprise

After finally finishing the tour and returning to the office, Bella curled up on the couch. Her heart was racing from the tension, and she thought she shouldn't have come today.

Seeing her like this, Domini couldn't help but smile. "You can sit for a bit. We'll head home after work"

The remaining time felt endless as she focused on the clock on the wall. When it was so pin and Dominic finished work, she anticipated another of anxiety. She feared being stared at in the crowded elevator. However, most people lett at 6:00 pm, which relieved her somewhat.

Back at Miller Manor, the tension in her body finally used. After dinner, she and Dominic took Pudding for a w