Bruno, sensing Beauty's shyness, stood up and turned to the man, mistaking both for her classmates.

"You better speak to her nicely, or else..."

"Bruno!" Beauty snapped in shock.

Nia and her husband exchanged glances, their faces darkening at Bruno's threat.

"I... I understand, but please, I am not here to make her feel uncomfortable. I came to ask her for forgiveness. I am Nia, and he is my husband, not a classmate," she introduced awkwardly.

Bruno's eyes ...