Chapter 186

I look less like a child and way more woman, and I can’t help the little confidence boost it gives me. My green eyes shine brightly back at me, despite hints of dark circles under my eyes, but overall, I look pretty. I never used to think I was anything of the sort, but now I see it. I’m finally seeing what Colton sees, and it’s not a girl anymore or a shy feeble little no one who used to cower away from all Santos. I now stand tall, with my chin tilted up, and there’s more presence in my posture than before. A look in my eyes says ‘fierce’ because I’ve lived through some amount of shit so far already, and no one will push me back in the shadows. I have fuller lips, a defined bone structure, and a better length of hair that suits my face shape. I could give Carmen a run for her money looking like this, and honestly, side by side, I’d put my bets on me. It’s weird to appreciate myself this way, finally. I scan the room, aware that now I have this boost, I no longer want to lie on the be