The noises made by the pair startled the secret lovers nearby.

The couple scrambled to get dressed, their movements amplified.

The man said loudly, “Since it’s the middle of the night and what we’re doing isn’t exactly respectable, let’s just pretend we haven’t seen each other. We’ll clear out right now.”

Belle’s embarrassment only deepened at this.

The pair quickly ran off.

Belle hurriedly climbed off Alfred, ...