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Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

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Chapter 316

Chapter 316 More Than Just Acquaintances

Bella noticed the apprehension in Ethan's eyes. "Are you afraid of big dogs?"

Ethan quickly replied, "No, no! | just thought a quiet woman like you would have small dogs. If I'm going to help

you walk Pudding, you'll need to giveyour house keys, right? | can bring them back to the hospital after I'm

done."

Feeling embarrassed about making him run another errand, she said, "No need to go out of your way. Just keep

the keys after walking the dog and bring them to the hospital tomorrow. I'll wait for you after my shift. Thank you

for helpingout." With work duties calling, she handed her keys to Ethan. She was too occupied to notice the

joy on his face. She simply wanted to resolve the issue of walking Pudding and didn't realize that giving her keys

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to a man signified trust and intimacy. Back in the apartment building, Ethan stood in front of Bella's door and

faintly heard the sounds of a big dog moving inside. A bead of sweat trickled down his brow. He was terrified of

big dogs, especially after being bitten as a child. Steeling himself, he opened the door and was met with

Pudding, who stared back at him. He nervously adjusted his glasses and stammered, "Uh... Your owner asked me

to take you for a walk. Is that okay with you?" His nerves got the best of him, and he spoke as if Pudding could

understand.

Noticing the leash on the cabinet, he carefully put it around Pudding's neck. However, she showed no signs of

excitement and remained seated on the floor, unmoving.

While trying to coax the dog, Ethan took the opportunity to observe Bella's apartment. It was tidy and pleasantly

fragrant, with no traces of pet odor. It enhanced her image in his mind.

Realizing Pudding wasn't budging, he began to sweat nervously. "Con, why won't you go? Let's go have

sfun!"

Feeling desperate, he called Bella for help. "Your dog won't cwith me. What should | do?"

She paused for a moment. "Put the phone on speaker. I'll talk to her."

Skeptically, Ethan adjusted the voland held the phone close to Pudding's ear. "Pudding, | won't be home

today. Have fun with Mr. Shaw, okay? Don't worry, he'll take you back hafterward."

Upon hearing her voice, Pudding finally reacted, looking at Ethan with a friendlier demeanor.

Ethan sighed in relief and successfully led Pudding out for a walk

The neighborhood was spacious and green, ideal for a dog walk. After walking Pudding, Ethan returned to Bella's

place, only to bump into Dominic.

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In Joville, everyone knew Dominic. Ethan recognized him immediately. "Are you looking for someone in this

apartment?

Dominic's gaze fell on Pudding, sitting obediently beside him, and his expression darkened My dog stays here."

Pudding slipped out of the leash in Ethan's hand and obediently sat beside Dominie. Seeing this, Ethan realized

that Dominic was Pudding's owner. Curious about the connection between Bella and Dominic, he couldn't help

but ask, "Do you know Bella?" Dominic replied coldly, "More than you know her

Ethan felt intimidated by Dominic's imposing presence, and a shiver ran down his spe Bella is working tonight.

She won't be off until tomorrow morning. | was just helping her walls the dog."

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Without needing to be told, Dominic noticed the keys in Ethan's hand and snatched them away. "You can leave

now. This isn't your concern anymore."

Frowning, he felt dissatisfied with Dominic's attitude but said nothing as he turned to walk away. It felt as though

Dominic had been antagonistic from the start.