FreeNovelChapter 447 TryThat evening, Dominic called to say he wouldn't be hfor dinner. He had a dinner engagement-one of those he couldn't say no to.
Bella could hear the voices of Victor and Sean in the background. If Dominic was dining with the father-son duo, it made sense that he couldn't turn it down.
She didn't hold it against him. Sometimes, being understanding and accommodating was necessary. Men didn't appreciate women who cacross as overly controlling or unreasonable.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs Bella sat down to eat alone, her phone buzzed with a message from Sean. "Do you want Dominic to chright now?" She stared at the screen for a moment before realizing his intent. Her reply was simple, "You can try sending him home." Within seconds, Sean called. His voice was low but carried a playful undertone. "What are you doing? I'm so bored. Do you want to meet up for a drink later?" Bella immediately knew that Sean was doing this in front of Dominic, likely at the dinner table.
The faint murmur of others talking could be heard in the background, but it wasn't chaotic. There wouldn't be any noisy commotion in a gathering of high society elites. Sean kept his voice low but just loud enough for Dominic to catch every word. Bella played along effortlessly. "Sure. When?" Sean smirked on the other end. "How about now? I'll be outside your neighborhood in 20 minutes. Callwhen you're downstairs." After that, he hung up, tossing a deliberate glance at Dominic, who sat across from him. Then, Sean stood and politely addressed the group. "Sorry, something just cup. I'll have to leave early. Please, enjoy the rest of the evening." His sudden display of manners was unusual, and even Victor didn't stop him.
Dominic stayed for another 30 minutes before excusing himself to use the restroom. From there, he called Bella.
At that moment, Bella was at home, relaxing, playing with Pudding and snacking on sfruit. When her phone rang, she deliberately ignored it. He called again. And again. After three attempts, Dominic left the dinner, got in his car, and drove to her apartment.
Watching from her window, Bella saw his car pull up. She quickly darted into the bathroom and turned on the shower, leaving her phone on the bed.
Moments later, Dominic pushed open the bathroom door. Seeing her inside, visibly startled, he seemed to let out a breath of relief.
Bella turned bright red, instinctively covering her chest with her arms. "What are you doing?" Dominic's eyes darkened slightly as he took in her wet, flushed appearance. "Don't stay in there too long. It's not good for the baby." He shut the door before she could respond, leaving her momentarily stunned. The fact that he even knew prolonged showers could reduce oxygen for the baby showed that he'd been studying up on pregnancy. She found it unexpectedly thoughtful.
Naturally, she wasn't actually showering. She'd already bathed earlier. This was all simply for show. It gave her a reasonable excuse for not answering his calls.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmA few minutes later, Bella cdownstairs dressed in a black silk slip dress Lia had practically forced her to wear. It was loose-fitting, with a deep V-neck that plunged just a little too far and a hemline that barely reached mid-thigh. The silky fabric draped just eno The to hide her small baby bump.
Trying to hide her discomfort, she approached Dominic, who was sitting on the couch, clearly deep in thought. He looked like a man second-guessing himself-probably thinking he'd catch her doing something suspicious. Feigning innocence, she asked, "Why are you back so early?" Dominic glanced up casually, but his gaze immediately dropped to the neckline of her dress. Her
deliberately bare skin revealed far more than he expected, and them noticeable curve of her chest caught his attention before he could stop himself.
Bella felt her cheeks burn. She'd planned to play the part, but she hadn't anticipated her owembarrassment. She hadn't even started teasing him, yet she was already flustered.
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