Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)
Chapter 53

Felix had already seen them, so there was no way Bella could get away now. After taking a seat, she was so embarrassed that she just wanted to make a run for it She had this awkward, even when she was teaching at the grinn residence.

noticed here and said calmly, "Why don't you treat this as a nice meal while I'm uting There's no need to be so se we've known each other for years now, haven'!

Bella looked up at him, meeting his we gaze. It was precisely his purity and cleanliness that made her feel even more aware of her "muddiness".

Felix must've had a good ide other relationship with Domink, an how could she possibly be with him?

Since they knew each other and were failer with each other's lives, there wasn't much to talk about during dianer. Felix and Bella were both on the quieter side, so Lla ended up being the one to keep the conversation poin After dinner and having the restaurant, Lasked near her house keys and came up with an excuse to be first

Bached up to tuck a strand of her har behind her ear, which had been tousled by the night breeze. "Are you heading back to the hotel?" she asked softly.

Felix maled. "It's still early, why don't we go for walk together?

Bella nodded, and the pair walked aimlessly down the street without the chatterbox Liz around, it took them a while to incite a conversation.

Fel was the first to break the silence. "You look great with short hair, though it's a shame to cut such both hair,

Bella purned her "Thanks for the compliment didn't expect is to reach out to you

"Was it that surprising Honestly, I'm querelieved that she reached out to me rather than someone else" be responded, turning to face her

She picked upon what he was hinting at Not one beat around the bush, she decided to cut to the chase "we never been in a relationship before, but you should be able to tell that i www.once with Don Are you skay with that?

Felix nodded. "Of course, I'm okay with that had a problem with it, I wouldn't be here I've been waiting for this opportunity for evers. I think you lett Miller Manor to give youmeltanen starttoo

"So why don't we give this shot? you can't get over him, we can just call quits. If you can, that would be even better."

Hela had made him feelings socar that if she kept playing hard to get, she'd beateral jok However, it was precisely because he was so understanding and patient that she couldn't just dive right in

Noticing her silence and hesitation, he reassured her, not ang you to give me an answer right wry. Howar, just let me know when you've made up your mind. I'm willing

, and I'll do everything in my power to make you fall for me. You'll never know unless you try, right?

Mellood at him more intently than er belare The person before her appeared to be the same young mun from college

"What happens itunpdown?" she asked with a smile

Telo chuckled. "Then, I just have to pursue you again After all, the third time's the charmell have one more chatice."

theladin't give himmer. She just said goodbye to him and went home

tis, lounging in her pajama and a sheet mask was sucking on something television. "Well, how'd got his down, did you? Bella sighed. "I don't know what to say to you. How old I possibly be good mough for him?! Rippingofther face mask,

unworthy in

claimed, "The fact that he's loved for so long means you're good ough for him Besides, there's no such thing as being worthy or Why can't you understand that? He's Felbe, not Dominic, you don't have to put yourself down anymore!"