Matthew caught her unspoken concern immediately.
He draped an arm around her shoulder, offering reassurance. “Don’t fret. Bella will arrive.”
Simultaneously, a Maybach pulled up outside the hotel. Bella and Elizabeth emerged from the vehicle in succession.
Stepping out of the car, Elizabeth’s eyes fell on the wedding portrait of Stella and Matthew displayed on the screen.
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The joyous smiles in the photo stung Elizabeth, her fists clenching instinctively as a wave of hurt and resentment washed over her.
Upon seeing the wedding photos and venue, Bella experienced a complex mix of emotions. While there was an undeniable sense of happiness for Stella, there was also something deeper stirring within her, something she couldn’t quite decipher or put into words. It was a blend of sentiments she hadn’t fully explored, leaving her in a state of introspective curiosity.
Shaking her head, Bella opted not to delve further into her emotions.
As she prepared to enter, Bella glanced back and noticed Elizabeth’s fixed stare at the wedding photo, her unbroken gaze sparking a subtle sense of unease within Bella.
Despite Elizabeth’s improved behavior since returning to Seamarsh, Bella’s lingering worry stemmed from past actions.
With a turn of her head, Bella reminded Elizabeth, “Today is a joyous occasion for Stella. Let’s maintain a friendly demeanor.”
Glancing at Andrew standing quietly behind her, Bella emphasized to Elizabeth, “Value the people beside you. Andrew is a kind-hearted man.”
Elizabeth grew increasingly irritated with each word Bella spoke.
“Understood,” Elizabeth replied curtly before entering ahead of Bella.
A hint of embarrassment colored Bella’s expression as she pursed her lips. Together with Andrew, she caught up with Elizabeth.
Stella’s smile widened instantly as she caught sight of Bella entering, joy and excitement bubbling within her.
Despite her inner joy, Stella contained her emotions and greeted Bella formally, “Welcome, Bella. Thank you for being here at my wedding.”
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Her words were courteous and formal, yet anyone observant enough would notice the slight tremor in her voice, a sign of her nervousness.
With a smile, Bella extended her congratulations to Stella, wishing her a happy wedding day.
Stella’s joy was heightened by Bella’s blessing, surpassing the happiness brought by any other guest. She expressed her gratitude by shaking Bella’s hand warmly.
With genuine admiration and a warm smile, Bella complimented, “I’ve just seen your wedding photos and am now witnessing you both in person. You truly make a perfect match.”
Bella then instructed her assistant, “Please present Stella with the gift I’ve prepared.”
Promptly following Bella’s instructions, the assistant handed Stella a gift box.
Stella was taken aback by the thoughtful gesture, unprepared for Bella’s specially prepared gift, and momentarily unsure of how to respond.
“Please accept it. It’s a small token of my appreciation,” Bella offered kindly.