Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella) novel Chapter 288

Chapter 288 Just Get Through it 

Chapter 288 Just Get Through It 

When Lia saw Bella, her eyes lit up like stats. “Ilonew you were coming. I didn’t get the chance to ask you previously, Mrs. Sawyer suddenly sent someone to invite me. She even prepared an outfit for me. She said that since I’m friends with Leonard, I should come along and enjoy the event.” 

Bella had a feeling that things weren’t that easy. Diane had intentionally invited Lia to watch Leonard go on a blind date with another woman to provoke him. 

Lia was perplexed by Bella’s upset expression and asked, “What’s wrong, Bella? shouldn’t I have come? I didn’t want to either. I was confused upon receiving the Invitation, but it was difficult to resist her.” 

Bella sighed. “It’s fine. Just stick with me. 

g out with if I don’t stick with you?” 

Lia affectionately looped her arm through Bella’s. “I don’t know anyone here. Who else will I hang 

When Dominic spotted Bella and Lia together, he didn’t approach them but set off to look for lan and Leonard. 

As Bella and Lia were chatting, Daniel and Diane approached them. The pair examined Lia from head to toe before Diane said, “Please make yourself at home. Don’t feel uneasy.” 

Bella secretly questioned her motives and felt apprehensive about the situation but faked a smile. “sure. Mr. and M Diane seemed to pick up on the undertone in her words and remarked, “I’ve heard Lia’s your best friend, and she has quite a good relationship with Leonard, which 

Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer, there’s no need to look after us. is why I invited her over. You two carry on. We’ll excuse ourselves for now.” 

Bella was amazed at Diane’s clever wordplay. She made it sound like she had invited Lia out of respect for her. As for the alleg 

Leonard, it was non–existent. 

Lia was unaware of the subtle tension between Bella and Diane, eating and drinking as if nothing was wrong 

the alleged good relationship between Lia and 

Bella groaned internally She hoped Leonard didn’t have feelings for Lia because an innocent woman like her wouldn’t survive in the 5 Once the guests were all there, Leonard entered the room. When he noticed Lia, be wrinkled his brows slightly before turning and approaching Diane. He pulled her away and questioned, “Who invited Lia? 

Sawyer family. 

Diane had expected him to ask such a question. She put on a concerned expression and said, “I invited her, but it wasn’t my idea. It was your father’s. I didn’t say anything to him, but he’s not stupid. He has already figured things out 

“Don’te 

endanger her. Just meet the woman your father arranged for you. You can’t cause a 

a scene now. ”