Chapter 79 Men Fall for This Every Time
Bella wasn’t sure if it was her imagination, but she felt Dominic leaning in.
His breath was warm against her skin. Just as their lips were about to touch, Dominic suddenly turned away and released her. In a burst of anger, he stormed upstairs and slammed the door.
The sudden commotion snapped Bella back to reality. What had just happened?
The next morning, when Bella woke up, Sylvia had already made breakfast. Upon seeing the empty wine glasses from the night before, she made hot soup to soothe their
stomachs.
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As Bella sat at the table, Dominic came downstairs. He was adjusting his suit cuff as he approached the dining room, word, he turned and strode toward the front door.
but his expression soured upon meeting her
gaze. Without a
Sylvia noticed Dominic’s strange behavior and gave Bella a questioning look.
Bella glanced down at her bowl of soup and murmured, “I don’t know what’s wrong with him.”
Sylvia sighed. “Men and their moods. Just coax him a bit, Ms. Jones. Most men love that.”
Bella’s lips twitched as she imagined the outcome of trying to coax Dominic. He was hardly the type to respond well to that.
Besides, she had no idea why he was upset. Was it because she mentioned her mother? But hadn’t he asked her why she wanted to be a doctor?
The voice confirmed Bella’s suspicions, but she kept her expression neutral. “Yes, I’m Bella,” she replied. “Is there something you need, Mrs. Kennedy?”
A flicker of surprise crossed the woman’s face, perhaps because she hadn’t expected Bella to recognize her so quickly. “I need to talk to you. This isn’t a good place for it. Can we step outside?”
Bella knew exactly why Elaine Baldwin was there and had no intention of wasting time. “Mrs. Kennedy, I’m very busy, but I can give you a clear answer right now. It’s not possible. If you’re not here for a medical appointment, then please leave.”
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