After Phoebe had secured the apron around Theodore's waist, she caught the bakery owner's gaze. He was looking on with a warm, almost maternal smile that made Phoebe self-consciously lower her eyes. The owner, initially too polite to pry, finally gave in to his curiosity and asked with a hint of mischief, "Are you two a couple?"

A blush crept onto Phoebe's cheeks, a soft pink that confirmed more than any words could.

The owner, sensing the delicate nature of their relationship, leaned in and whispered conspiratorially, "He's quite the looker; your boyfriend."

With a small nod and a shy smile, Phoebe responded, "Thank you."@@novelbin@@

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