#Chapter 309: Surprise

The evening air felt like a caress on my skin as I stared at my reflection, scrutinizing every detail of my appearance. My dress—a vibrant red that Angela insisted brought out the ‘wildness’ in my hazel eyes—clung to my curves, revealing just enough to be sophisticated yet sultry. My makeup was light, accentuating my features without overshadowing them. Angela had worked her magic on my hair, giving it loose waves that framed my face like a golden halo. “You look stunning, Liv,” Angela said, stepping back to admire her handiwork. “Nathan’s not going to know what hit him.” “Thanks, Angie,” I replied, unable to keep a smile off my face. “I couldn’t have done it without you.” Angela smirked. “I hope you two have the night of your lives.” “Oh, calm down,” I teased, blushing. “It’s just a date.” “Yeah, but you two really need it,” she said gently. Our eyes met in the full length mirror. Her eyes, though soft and warm, were circled with exhaustion. Dark b