Chapter 14 Dominic stood alone in the empty master bedroom , fingers brushing over the thin layer of dust on the vanity .
she would sit here carefully applying her skincare , while he lounged against the headboard , silently watching her .
In his turbulent life , those were rare moments of genuine peace .
Now there was nothing His phone screen dimmed for the seventeenth time .
Still no response : ] Dominic stared at Isabellas name on his screen until the betters blurred before his eyes .
His message thread showed dozens of texts rent with zero replies .
] The last one hed sent simply read : ] ( Isabella , quit playing games .
Just come home .
Sir , your coffee.
the butter murmured , setting the cup on the nightstand .
Dominic turned and realized it was the exact spot where Isabella used to leave him a glass of water every night .

He stood motionless , po touching the coffee Hed ordered it purely out of habit whenever Dominic came home , Isabella would bring him coffer The room fell into silence until something caught his eye a partially open raw in the bedside table .
He spotted a familiar box_ || Dominics heart lurched as he pulled the drawer open .
Inside was a black the jewelry case containing the sapphire necklace theyd bought together at an auction last year .
labella had treasured in once .
But now it lay forgotten , collecting dust .
Did she leave anything elser His voice was rawa and broken like a desperate traveler in the desert The housekeeper hesitated .
Miss Bennen disposed of most things .
She only took some clothes and a few books … All the jewelry you gave her is still in the study safe .
Dominic staggered to his feet and rushed to open the safe .
The password was still Isabellas birthday .
Everything was there the gemstone earrings , necklaces, bracelets even the diamond ring he planned to give her at their wedding Domiracs fist slammed against the metal door , blood mediately seeping from his knuckles He felt no pain there .
The real wound was in his chest , bleeding far more profusely .

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|| His mind replayed that night Isabellas birthday .
The way her lashes trembled as she closed her eyes to make that wish .
And her words If I tell you , it wont come thE .
So even then , she had already decided to leave .
Domini ? Chlors bright voor came from the doorway .
Why arent you answering your phone ? Mom and Dad want us over for dinner tonight Tandnis turned at the sound of her voice : || Chloe wore a while dress today , soft curls cascading over her shoulders the look was so familiar it made his stanach twist with pain .
|| Tabella … The same escaped his lips involuntarily Chipe traze , her radiant smile stiffening on her face .
What did you just say ? || Nothing .
Dominic rabbed his temple .
I cant make it tonight .
Something came up at work .
[ Work again ! Chloes voter turned shrill , Ever since we saw tabells on that bridge , youve been completely distracted Shes married to Lucas Montgomery now , and everyone in our circle is laughing at us ! At this , Dominics head snapped up .

His gaze so intense that Chloe instinctively stepped hock .
|| Laughing about what exactly ? ] Chloe bit her lip , hesitating before continuing People are saying theyre saying you were cheated on .
That Isabella had been hooking up with Lucas all along … || Dominic ..
I said , get the fuck out Dominics roar seemed to make the entire house viber Chloe opened her mouth in say something more but instead left with tears in her eyes , slamming the door behind her .
The room fell silent again .
Dominir sild down to the floor just an his phone screen lit up It was his assistant calling 3 Did you find anything ? || Yes , Mr.
Hinion .
Weve located Mrs.
Montgomery I mean , Miss Bennett , Shell be at the Brooklyn Arts Center at three this afternoon for an exhibition .
Hearing his assistants ship with Isabellas new title , Domines chest heaved .
Even is impossible to breathe .