Chapter 497 Absence

"Alright," Dominic agreed, his voice cold and stiff. His emotions were unreadable in the dark room as he broke free from Bella's grasp and left. Bella could still sense the shift in his mood despite being able to look into his eyes. She had thought long and hard before saying those words to him. She had believed that her request was justified, but the moment she voiced them out, her words came out tinged with pleading. After all, if he truly had someone else, there would be nothing she could do about it. He had married a woman he didn't love against his will. So how could she selfishly expect him to stay by her side forever? She understood her place. Dominic left for the company early the next day without even having breakfast. She sat alone by the massive dining table. Looking at the lavish spread before her, she forced herself to swallow a few bites. She had a prenatal check-up that day, and it would be the first time Dominic wouldn't accompany her there. Still, she did not mi