Chapter 6
“Don’t tell me about his issues anymore.”
The grin on Jasper’s face vanished instantly. “Bella?”
“And happy birthday, Jasper.”
“Hey, Bella, wait, don’t hang up, Bella.“}
But the unmistakable sound of the call ending came through loud and clear.}
Jasper was left dumbfounded, holding his phone like it was a hot potato.}
He wished he could just knock himself out for meddling in things that weren’t his business.”
The room fell silent.
Dorian, however, remained calm and looked around at everyone, smiling slightly. “What, did everyone lose their voice?“>
No one dared to speak.
Dorian’s smile turned sharper. “Why is nobody talking?“}
“Dorian.”
“Take it easy, or you’ll start bleeding more!“}
“Dorian, you know Bella’s temperament better than anyone.“>
Ophelia, who had been sitting quietly in the corner, suddenly spoke up.”
“Honestly, I’ve been wanting to say this for a while–what you did before was really hurtful.“}
“Bella’s a woman, and women are sensitive. Even if you don’t love her anymore, you should at least part on good terms.”} “Who said I’m ready to part on good terms with her?“>
Dorian’s smile was mocking and frosty. “She’s been with me for seven years. Hell, even if I had a dog, it’d be loyal by now!“}
Ophelia chuckled softly. “But have you considered that a woman doesn’t have many sets of seven years, to give? What if Bella really never comes back?“}
“Impossible.” No one noticed the slight tremor in Dorian’s voice.
“What in this world is truly impossible? Once a heart is broken and cold, it’s hard to warm it up again.“}
“Dorian, don’t do something you’ll regret.”}
Ophelia finished her piece and got up to leave.}
Aiden, sitting not far away, gazed at his wife of two years with an unreadable look in his eyes.”
Was she sympathizing with Isabella, standing up for her?”
Or was she reflecting on her own situation, silently accusing him, Aiden, of not treating her well?
“Hey, aren’t you gonna see your wife out?“}
Aiden smirked and lit a cigarette. “Who are you calling my wife? She’s on set right now, won’t be out until next month.”
“Keep it up,” a friend shook his head helplessly.
Aiden shrugged it off.
Ophelia was nothing like Isabella.}
Isabella had no family ties holding her back and could earn her own living. Breaking up would just mean a slight dip in lifestyle for her.” But Ophelia had the endless pit of the Ashfords behind her and a bedridden brother. She couldn’t leave him. Even if she had the courage of a lion, she wouldn’t dare.W
As soon as I hung up, Lucian wrapped his arms around me from behind.”
He rested his chin against my neck, nuzzling gently, but didn’t say a word.”
I couldn’t help but smile. “What’s up?”
“Bella, are you going back?”
“Back where?“}
Back to Dunway.”}}
“No plans to right now, but who knows about the future. After all, I haven’t done anything shameful so whisky
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home’s there.”
Lucian fell silent again.
Only then did I catch on to what he was really asking, “Are you wondering if I’d get back together with Dorian?“N
