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 appear more

old videos

can trigger men’s

you were outmatched by

adept at feigning

”

a glance at Elizabeth, hoping

her brow, still pondering the

do you mean by ‘pretending to be

then hesitantly clarified, “Stella is

drawn to women who seem pitiable and non-confrontational,

Matthew is infatuated with

”

wouldn’t press further, as

silent, her mind

of contemplation, Tanya tentatively suggested, “Why don’t you consider buying some clothes similar to

around, her expression darkening

Stella? Why would I stoop

and the suggestion to imitate her felt

hastily clarified, “No, that’s not what

just think that Matthew is drawn

you want to win his affection, it might

”

objection, Tanya gathered her courage to continue, “Moreover, I believe Matthew’s

advantage of resembling her, but you’re even