Chapter 97: Too Bad

Amber approached with a fake smile, tapping the takeout bag. "Is that all you're eating? I thought Dominic would treat you better."

Bella tried to ignore her and opened her bag, but Amber knocked the food to the floor. Bella was stunned. "What have I done to upset you? Why are you doing this?"

Amber laughed. "What have you done to upset me? Your very presence here is a mistake. You think you belong in Miller Manor? If I were you, I'd be too embarrassed to stay. You have some nerve!"

Bella, furious but maintaining her composure, said, "Please leave. This is a hospital. Your issues with Dominic are your own. I know you're angry, but don't take it out on me."

Amber stood arms crossed, looking down at Bella. "Angry? Don't be ridiculous. We're not in the same league. I'm here because you're annoying. I thought my two and a half years trying to get Dominic to love me were my fault, but now I see it's because of you. All my efforts were useless because of you. Don't you think I should take it out on you?"

Bella was confused and angry. She hadn't even known Dominic and Amber were together; why was this her problem?

Ignoring Amber, Bella pulled out her phone to order more food.

Clearly upset at being ignored, Amber spat, "Your mother was a homewrecker, and you're no saint either. Stop pretending to be innocent. Stay away from Dominic!"

Bella, reaching her limit, stood and slapped Amber. "Shut up!"

Ian, arriving at the door, was shocked by the scene. As Amber prepared to retaliate, he intervened, grabbing her arm. "Let's calm down and talk this out. There's no need for fighting." Amber, face red and stinging, fumed. "Are you blind? She hit me! Ian, let me go!"

Bella, still angry, said, "Ian, don't get involved. If Amber wants trouble, let her have it. I'm not going to take her insults about my mother. If my presence bothers her, too bad. She'll have plenty of time to be unhappy in the future!"

Ian, surprised by Bella's fierce outburst, struggled to restrain Amber. Several others helped drag her away.

Outside, Amber glared at Ian, her face swelling. "Are you crazy? Why did you stop me?"

Ian replied calmly, "I'm not the crazy one. I wouldn't keep picking fights with Bella. A smart person would find a better way to handle things."

Amber raised an eyebrow. "What are you implying?"

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