Married At First Sight By Gu Lingfei

"Okay, okay, I won't say another word," Mrs. Lafond said, amused by her

daughter's speechless expression. She focused on doing Romina's makeup with

care.

Once finished, she stepped back to admire her work and beamed. "You look stunning. With makeup, you're even more gorgeous-like a fairy."

Romina glanced at her reflection. "You should've said I look like a fairy without makeup too. Now it sounds like my beauty relies on makeup."

Her mother laughed. "My daughter is a fairy with or without makeup. You could charm a truckload of men."

asked, "What jewelry are

I don't like flashy pieces. Honestly, I'm so beautiful I don't need any jewelry. My elegance is natural—I don't need any of that gaudy stuff.” Romina opened the drawer of her vanity, took out a small box, and pulled out a delicate pair of earrings and a minimalist necklace. She put both on while looking in the mirror. She skipped the rings-she hated wearing

is tiny and plain, and those earrings are nothing special. You

and holiday. I

I get a daughter to pass them down to? Maybe I'll never get married or have kids. I have nieces and nephews-I'll gift the jewelry to my niece when she gets married. I like looking at the pieces, but I don't enjoy wearing them. Can't

been

to work. Her

long given up

their preferences. Romina just

business and making