Chapter 44: The dinner date
A flutter bloomed in her stomach, a flicker of hope igniting within her. The longing in his eyes, a stark contrast to the icy indifference she had grown accustomed to, whispered a truth she couldn’t deny. Perhaps he had feelings for her.
She was already drawn to him and his affectionate gaze and words made her heart race. She dared to picture a future with him.
"You are serious, aren’t you?" she murmured, a hint of skepticism flickering in her eyes.
His hand reached out, gently cupping her chin. He tilted her face up. "I’ve never been this serious before about a relationship, Bella. Never more so. Give me a chance to prove myself. To show you I can be the husband you deserve."
A dance of tentative hope and excitement lingered in the air. Bella’s heart was ready to jump out of her mouth.
It was a dream come true moment.
She didn’t know what miracle had happened that had changed Theodore’s mind, but for now, it didn’t matter. He wanted to try. He wanted to make their marriage work. That was what mattered to her.
A radiant smile stretched across her face. Tears welled in her eyes, tears not of sadness, but of a joy so profound it threatened to drown her. Before she could process the whirlwind of emotions, Theodore’s lips were upon hers.
Everything seemed oddly quiet. The car seemed to come to a standstill. The rhythmic hum of the engine faded into a distant thrum. Even her heart seemed to stop beating.
His kiss was a revelation, a slow exploration that gradually deepened. The initial sweetness quickly ignited a fire within her. She craved more, a yearning that resonated deep within her soul. He kissed her again and again, each touch a delicious spark, and she knew she would never have enough of him.