"Honey, why are you sneaking peeks at me?" Betty asked with a laugh as we sat down for dinner.
Her question echoed in my mind, filled with doubts that had been swirling around all day.
I couldn't find any fault in her demeanor, no hint of deceit.
Was I just being paranoid?
"I just can't help admiring how beautiful you are," I replied, setting down my utensils and offering a smile to smooth over the tension.
"If you think I'm pretty, just look openly, no need for sneaking around," she teased, adding more food to my plate.
Observing her wise and caring nature, I struggled to believe she could be involved in anything dubious.
Perhaps it was all just a series of coincidences.
Maybe I was taking things too seriously.
That night, as I lay beside Betty, her gentle breathing against my shoulder, I was tormented with indecision.
Should I drop my suspicions or dig deeper?