Vera was a bit suspicious. "Are you sure? Why would Lana lie to me? Why would she even have a problem with Bella?"
Ethan rubbed the back of his head in frustration. "Can we talk about this at home? We're in the hospital, and I'm busy right now. Don't you trust me?"
Of course, Vera believed Ethan. After a few words of caution, she left.
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That evening, Bella got a call from Dominic after work. "I had your car driven over to the hospital entrance. It's of no use to me, so you might as well take it."
Before she could decline, he cut her off. "That's it. I'm hanging up."
She was speechless. Was he really trying to get back together?
When she reached the hospital entrance, she saw a sleek sports car with Dominic's bodyguard standing by.
As she approached, the bodyguard handed her the keys respectfully. "Here you go, Ms. Jones. I'll be on my way now."
Bella nodded and said, "Thanks."
The drive from the hospital to her apartment building was short, but she had to admit it felt luxurious to be behind the wheel of such a stunning car. She really liked this car, so she didn't want it collecting dust in a garage.
Once at her building, she registered the car with security and rented a parking spot.
As she was finishing up, she spotted Ethan and Vera walking toward her with grocery bags in hand. Bella greeted them with a smile, "Oh, you guys are back from shopping?"
Ethan nodded, noticing her car and the keys in her hand. "So, that's why you disappeared so quickly. Nice car, by the way."
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