The sense of betrayal.

The revelation left Bridget and Joe speechless. Their minds raced, trying to catch up with the whirlwind of information Bella had dropped.

Bella showed them her green sapphire pendant around her neck. "Theodore returned this to me."

Bridget's eyes widened further as she carefully took the pendant. Her fingers brushed against the cool surface, a wave of recognition washing over her. "It's really your pendant," she murmured in a daze, remembering countless times she had seen Bella wear it. "So, he really was the mysterious man you saved all those months ago?"

"Yes." Bella met her gaze with a small yet confident nod.

A wide smile erupted on Bridget's face, replacing the initial shock with pure excitement. "And now you're married to him!" she exclaimed with a touch of awe.

A soft giggle escaped Bella's lips as she watched her friend practically bounce with joy, a blush creeping up her cheeks. "That's right."