Chapter 7
Isabella couldn’t remember when Chloe had left.
By the time she snapped out of it, half an hour had passed.]
she stared at her own numb face in the mirror, a deathly stillness settling in her chest
She splashed some water on her face and dragged herself back to the restaur
There she found Dominic and Chloe deep in nimated conversation. Like she wasn’t even there||
Only when she reached her seat and took a long drink of water did he notice her presence||
Isabella, what took you so long? Not feeling well
Isabella set the glass down, her gaze landing on the now–cold food spread across the table. Then she said coldly.
“Tim not feeling great. I’m going home. I
She grabbed her purse and turned to leave
Dominic froze for a fer seconds. Then he grabbed his coat and rushed after her, grabbing her arm. “What happened? Why are you suddenly upset? We haven’t even had cake yet. Stay a hit longer, yeah?” tabella dosed her eyes wearily. Before she could say she was tired, Chius sidled up to them with a smile Te had a few drinks so can’t drive Dom, give me a ride home. Your girlfriend won’t mind, right- Chloe’s acting needy. Without a moment’s hesitation, Dominic agreed.
Chloe linked arms with bella as they walked toward the street, pretending at intimacy while chatting away [
Dominic had just pulled out his car keys when a sudden stream pierced the aur
Hitarned to see a car speeding directly toward the girls. His heart stopped.
He sprinted forward, grabbed Chloe and rolled with her to sabery in the cur
Isabella was left standing alone as the oncoming vehicle slammed into her.
The impact hurled her to the ground pools of crimson blood forming beneath her
Pain ripped through her body, tearing at her nerves.
As she watched Dominic cradling Chine, gently blowing on the scrape on her palm, Isabella vomited blood. Her vision went black, and she lost consciousness…
When she opened her eyes again, the doctor sighed with relief
You took a hell of a hit not you’re lough. You pulled through. Your friend
whole time. Don’t worry about them. You should call your boyfriend to come stay with you.”
minor injuries and was a bit shaken up her boyfriend has been by her side the
After a moment of confusion, Isabella realized the “friend” de doctor was referring to was Chloe
And the “nyfriend was Dominic
Of course, she had sustained serious injuries, yet Dominic was still with Chloe |
Noone would assume they were the couple
A ticker of mockery crossed lubella’s eyes, but she didn’t bother to explain
Hot have a boyfriend,” she said hoarsely.
The next second, the door swung open and Dominic walked in carrying a thermos.[]
bella, what did you just say?”
beeing the surprise on his face, Isabella looked away. Her tone emotionless.
Nothing
Dominic didn’t press the issue. He moved to her bedside, tucked in her blanket and poured her a cup of hot water [
“Please don’t be angry with me. When I saw the car rushed over, there wasn’t enough time. Chise was closer to me, so I could only save her first. If I’d had even dave more second. I would never have let you get hurt.”
