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."

"What jewelry are

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

"That necklace is tiny and plain, and those earrings are

and holiday. I even organized a whole jewelry boutique just for you. That private

even married. Where would 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

been into

work.

given

their preferences. Romina just

loved doing business and making