When Love Comes Late by PASSION

The onlookers dispersed, wary of incurring her wrath.

As Elizabeth emerged in her new attire, the shop returned to its usual state of order.

Tanya gazed at her in awe, unable to contain her admiration.

“You look absolutely stunning.

You’re like a celestial being descended from heaven.

Who wouldn’t be captivated by you? I’m even falling for you.

”

She sang Elizabeth’s praises exaggeratedly, mixing flattery with sincerity.

Examining herself in the mirror, Elizabeth couldn’t deny that the dress fit her perfectly.

Yet…

A shadow crossed her face as she muttered, partly to herself and partly to Tanya, “You say I’m stunning, but why does Matthew never seem to notice me?”

Her tone carried a touch of confusion and paranoia.

Tanya felt a chill run down her spine, wondering if Elizabeth had caught onto her exaggerated flattery.

Tanya, feeling a twinge of fear, took a moment to compose herself before speaking up.

“Men are all the same.

appreciate beautiful women; they prefer those who

old

affectation can trigger men’s instinct

were

adept at feigning

”

through her explanation, stealing a glance at Elizabeth, hoping to

brow, still pondering the

mean by

and then hesitantly clarified, “Stella

women who seem

why Matthew is

”

explanation, Tanya inwardly sighed, hoping Elizabeth wouldn’t press further, as she was unsure how to

silent, her mind

moment of contemplation, Tanya tentatively suggested, “Why don’t you consider buying some

whirled around, her expression

suggesting I imitate Stella? Why would I stoop to

despised Stella with every fiber of her being, and the suggestion to imitate

Tanya hastily clarified, “No, that’s not what I

Matthew is

win his affection, it

”

her courage to continue, “Moreover, I believe Matthew’s attraction to Stella is largely superficial,

of resembling her, but you’re even