Cecelia also saw everyone's sympathetic eyes on Bella, her pretty face sank, and she grabbed Bella's arm and whispered, "Bella, let's go!"
Bella should not have come today.
She didn't expect her dear brother to humiliate Bella in such an embarrassing manner; this was beyond bullying.
Bella herself was quite calm. She gently patted Cecelia's hand and smiled slightly, "I'm not afraid, and the one involved, so why should you be?"
She still had a gift to return to Edward later; it was not yet known who would have the last laugh.
It's just an illegitimate child. Who doesn't have an illegitimate child these days? Her own illegitimate child would scare everyone when revealed!
"Stop trying to be tough..." Cecelia said, her face flushed with anxiety.
Bella laughed, "I'm not just being tough. Let's wait a little longer; I think there will be a good show tonight. It would be no fun without me as an audience. If you're tired of standing, I'll help you over to rest for a bit."