Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

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Chapter 24

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After resolving the housing issue, Bella's next priority was finding a job. She needed a steady incto continue

paying back Dominic each month.

Before coming to the town, she had done sresearch. The town had developed quite well in recent years, and

there was even a hospital where she could continue her previous line of work.

Being proactive, she headed to the town's hospital to apply for a job right after settling her belongings. Given her

impressive qualifications, the hospital director didn't hesitate to offer her a position, though he was concerned

she might be dissatisfied with the salary. Bella had anticipated this. The pay here was indeed much lower than in

Joville, almost half as much, but the cost of living was lower too, so she could manage.

After leaving the hospital and returning home, Bella noticed Leonard lounging in the courtyard, soaking up the

sun. She greeted him, "Are you not going out today?"

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Leonard glanced at her lazily. "Nothing to do, so why go out? Someone cby looking for you earlier and left a

business card. Here."

Bella walked over curiously and picked up the card. The moment she saw the n"Simon Kennedy", her pupils

dilated, and she hurriedly pocketed the card, a bit flustered. "Thanks."

With that, she quickly turned and retreated to her room with a mixed emotion.

The nSimon had appeared in the letters Dorothy left behind. He was her father.

She had planned to find him and give him the things Dorothy had left behind, but she never expected him to find

her first. Unexpected situations always caught people off guard.

After calming herself, she picked up her phone and dialed the number on the card. It seemed he had anticipated

her call, as the phone was answered immediately. A deep, powerful voice of a middle-aged man.cthrough.

"Is this... Bella?" Bella replied coldly, "Yes, it's me. Didn't you clooking for me? What do you want?"

Simon seemed to take a deep breath. "Bella... I'm sorry for what | did to you and your mother..."

Bella flared up instantly. "You're not worthy of mentioning my mother!"

Simon sighed. "I know, I'm not. It's my fault that you both suffered. Believe me, I'll do everything | can to make

up for what | owe you. I'm staying at a nearby guesthouse for now. Let's meet if you want to."

Not long ago, Bella had resolutely decided to find Simon. But now that he suggested-meeting, she felt a wave of

hesitation.

Simon, her father whom she had never met... How much did she despise him? She wasn't sure how to

face him.

She remained silent for a long time. Simon seemed to sense her inner conflict and gently said, "Take your time

and letknow when you're ready. I'll be here for a few days. Take care of yourself out there. If you heed

money, just ask." Bella found his belated concern laughable and hung up the phone angrily.

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As night fell, the constant chorus of insects and frogs created a symphony in the fields,

Bella couldn't sleep. She took out Dorothy's box and examined it repeatedly before sending a message to Simon,

setting a tand place to meet.

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It was inevitable, so she might as well get it over with in this one meeting. Afterward, she would sever their ties

for good..

As she was about to leave with the letters, Leonard suddenly emerged from the house. "Where are you going?"

Bella was a bit uneasy and replied, "I... | couldn't sleep, so I'm going for a walk."

With a cigarette hanging from his lips, Leonard said, "I'll go with you."

Bella felt a bit awkward. "That's not necessary. I'm quite familiar with the area. I'll be back soon, but thanks."

Leonard said nothing more, watching as Bella walked away. Reluctantly, he decided to follow her at a distance.

He had never done anything like this in his life, but if anything happened to Bella, he wouldn't be able to face

Dominic.

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