Episode 26Bella's POVThe party was already in full swing when we arrived. Lights glowed softly against the walls, music played gently in the background, and people stood in clusters, sipping on wine and sharing laughs. It was elegant and overwhelming, I suddenly felt like I didn’t belong.Scout, on the other hand, blended right in. He looked like he owned the place, like the tailored brown suit he wore was made just for this kind of atmosphere. He had that natural confidence, the one I sometimes envied. He walked ahead of me and greeted a man and a woman with a firm handshake and a nod.I followed his lead, standing just slightly behind him, unsure whether to speak first or wait to be spoken to.“Scout! Always good to see you,” the man said warmly. Scout and the man walked away discussing business.Then, the woman turned to me with a bright smile. “Hi, I’m Sharon.”“I’m Bella,” I said softly, returning her smile, trying not to look awkward.“You look so beautiful,” she said, her
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