Chapter 253 Good Looks Can Cloud Your Judgement

Before long, Bella's bedroom door was gently pushed open. She heard his footsteps stop at the doorway, likely assuming she was already asleep. He quietly closed the door and left. Bella pulled the blanket aside, staring blankly at the ceiling. So, it was true… Heartache could indeed cause sleepless nights. … The next morning, when she went downstairs, Dominic was already gone. It was as if he hadn't come home at all the night before. Skipping breakfast, Bella headed to Lia's new studio to help oversee the renovation. Lia had been swamped lately, and since Bella had no plans for the day, she offered her help. In the afternoon, Dominic called Bella. This time, she answered. His tone betrayed no hint of noticing her disappointment. He merely informed her they should have dinner together, gave her the address, and hung up. Looking down at her simple outfit and bare face, now smudged with dust from the construction site, Bella couldn't help but think of the glamorous woman always by