Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella) novel Chapter 169

Chapter 169 That’s Not Something You Should Wony About 

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Chapter 169 That’s Not Something You Should Worry About 

Lost in thought, Bella’s movements slowed as she gently applied ointment to Dominic’s 

wound. 

Her soft fingertips massaged the skin around the injury with such care that she didn’t even notice Dominic watching her intently the entire me. 

Finally, he spoke up, “Dr. Jones, your technique for applying medicine isn’t very… professional. It’s easy to misinterpret.” 

Bella jerked her hand back as if she’d been shocked. He’d been deliberately calling her “Dr. Jones” ever since they started the bath, and it was getting under her skin. 

Packing up the first aid kit, she let out a sigh. “All done. You should get some rest. Sleeping more will help you heal faster. I’ll be going now. 

Still in a teasing mood, Dominic said, “Not staying to ‘attend‘ to your patient?” 

Bella practically fled the room. He might be too weak to be intimidating, but his words had become surprisingly… persistent. 

The past few days felt like she was back to her old, hectic schedule from when she’d been juggling multiple jobs. 

Taking care of Dominic wasn’t easy. In fact, it was more exhausting than her shifts at the hospital. She barely had time to see friends like Lia. 

A couple of days later, Bella came across an article on her phone about Amber’s upcoming wedding. 

The article didn’t hold many surprises. It was mostly a public announcement–a way to solidify alliances and maximize benefits through marriage. 

Amber’s engagement meant that the Yates family’s crisis had been averted, and the key lay in the man she was marrying. Clearly, Amber was rushing into this marriage to save the Yates family, sacrificing herself to keep it afloat. 

Bella wondered if Amber hadn’t saved Dominic back then, would it have come to this? It was obvious that in those two and a half years together, Amber had truly fallen for him. 

The whole world knew about Amber’s engagement, so Dominic surely knew as well. But he hadn’t mentioned it as if nothing had happened. 

Bella kept an eye on him throughout the day. Other than working in his study and occasionally flipping through a magazine, he didn’t do much else. He seemed so calm that it almost felt unnatural… 

Over dinner, she tentatively asked, “Did you see the news? Amber’s getting married.” 

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Dominic barely reacted, giving a nonchalant hum without even looking up. 

Bella felt like he was just pretending to be unaffected. After all, he and Amber were together 

for over two years. 

Even if their relationship was built on mutual benefits, it was hard to believe there hadn’t been any feelings involved. 

Besides, Amber was being forced into this marriage because she saved him–even if the Yates family had brought it on themselves. 

With a sniff, she asked quietly, “Who is she marrying?”