Bella quickly looked away, struggling to keep her composure. The thrill of seeing Theodore surrounded by people who had no idea about their secret marriage sent a wave of warmth through her. She bit her lip, trying to stifle the smile that threatened to spread across her face, her heart fluttering with a mix of excitement and nerves.
But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't resist the urge to glance back at him. When she did, she found him still watching her, his eyes filled with a teasing affection that made her heart skip a beat.
A small, involuntary smile tugged at her lips, and she quickly lowered her head, staring intently at the wine glass in her hand as if it could anchor her thoughts.
'I won't look at him, no, no,' she murmured to herself. Yet, no matter how much she told herself not to, her gaze flickered back to him, betraying her inner turmoil.
