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.

they prefer those who

some old videos

men’s instinct to

you were

at

”

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

furrowed her brow,

mean by ‘pretending to

and then hesitantly clarified, “Stella is simply

women who seem pitiable and

Matthew

”

sighed, hoping Elizabeth wouldn’t press further, as she

her

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

her

I imitate Stella? Why would I

of her being, and the suggestion

changed demeanor, Tanya hastily clarified,

just think that Matthew

you want to win his affection, it

”

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

have the advantage of resembling her,