Chapter 35 Glances

• Another social event, with its protocols and formalities. Another reminder that she didn't truly belong in that extravagant circle. Her confidence wavered under the pressure of making a good impression-because Daniel's reputation depended on it. And Deanna had to meet the expectations to avoid tarnishing it.
• "It's like playing a role, just think of it as being in a play," she told herself, trying to convince herself that, eventually, she would get used to this world. If only she didn't have to go through everyone's critical scrutiny. Not long ago, none of this had mattered to her-it made no difference, because it was supposed to end. He had warned her from the start: being married to Daniel Crusher came with a lot more baggage.
• But now that everything had taken an unexpected turn, those implications weighed on her. And after that argument with Harry, where he had pointed out all the ways she didn't fit into his brother's life, the doubt had only grown stronger. Since when did she care so much about making a good impression? Since she realized that being with Daniel meant more than just loving him. There were expectations-of her behavior, her appearance, her level of refinement-because all of it reflected on her husband. On his public image.