Chapter 93: The seductive interruption
After some time, the nurse came and took Selena away for the tests. Bella, her eyes brimming with gratitude, turned to Theodore and thanked him once more.
"You are my wife," Theodore interrupted. "Your mom is my mom. Taking care of her is my duty. So don’t thank me."
His words made Bella’s heart swell with even more affection. She was astonished that someone could be so kind and selfless. Overwhelmed with emotion, she felt tears welling up.
"Why are you crying now?" Theodore asked softly, cupping her face and gently wiping her tears away.
"I’m just overwhelmed," Bella confessed, blinking back her tears. "For the past year, I’ve been struggling to find the money for Mamma’s treatment. I used to work two jobs before joining Brico. When the doctor said she needed a transplant, I never thought I’d be able to afford her surgery. But then you appeared and changed everything."
She chuckled through her tears, shaking her head in disbelief. "I can’t believe this is really happening. It’s not a dream."
"It’s not a dream, Bella. I’m very much real, and we are legally married. Don’t deny it by saying you are dreaming," Theodore said with a teasing glint in his eye.
Bella coiled her arms around his and leaned on his shoulder. "If it is a dream, I don’t want to wake up."
"How about this?" Theodore gently lifted her chin and pressed his lips to hers in a sweet, lingering kiss. "Is this real or a dream?"
"Surreal," Bella murmured, kissing him back as her hands slipped around his neck, pulling him closer.
The nurse entered, gently pushing Selena into a wheelchair. Theodore and Bella, caught in their tender moment, quickly pulled back, smiling awkwardly.
"Mamma..." Bella rushed over to her mother, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment.