Chapter 214 I'll Exercise Restraint

At breakfast, Bella kept observing Dominic. Although watching him didn't clear her doubts, she couldn't help herself. Noticing her gaze, Dominic casually ruffled her hair and asked, "What's wrong? Why are you staring at me?" She stiffened slightly, thinking his gaze on her was strange. She wondered what could cause someone's personality to change so drastically. Seeing her dazed expression, he thought for a moment before taking off the brooch from his chest and handing it to her. "Are you looking at this? You can have it if you want." She reached out to accept it but quickly snapped back to reality. "I... Um... I wanted to ask you something." He smiled slightly, and his gaze softened as he looked at her. He was clearly in a good mood. "Go ahead." Bella gathered her courage and asked, "Did you go looking for my dad's wife?" Dominic's gaze shifted, and instead of answering, he countered with, "Did Simon contact you?" She frowned at his response. Was this an acknow