Chapter 724 A Tangled Mess

Dominic didn't bother to mask his disdain. "We're not staying for dinner. Mrs. Morse, I'd appreciate it if you stopped reaching out to my wife without reason." Margaret's expression faltered for a moment, but she quickly redirected her focus, aiming to maintain her composure. "Why not? Bella and I get along well. I even gave her an emerald bangle. It suits her perfectly. Dominic, I know that you're holding a grudge against me, but surely you wouldn't forbid me from interacting with Bella?" Bella's thoughts were chaotic, as if a whirlwind had swept through her mind. Margaret made it seem like they were practically friends. Bella didn't know why there was a need for this charade. Dominic glanced at Bella's wrist, his gaze softening slightly when he saw the bangle. But the moment he noticed the bruises on her hand, his expression darkened. He gently took her hand and examined it closely. "What happened?" Bella hesitated, unsure how to explain. But Margaret quickly interjected with fei