Chapter 172

Valeria's POV

I stared at myself, unable to believe it was me. Lynn hadn't promised too much. The shorter strands hugged my face well. The highlights were subtle, not too noticeable but still noticeable and the brown flattered my eyes. I was almost a new person.

After a while, Lynn came towards me. "Are you coming now? Otherwise the food will be cold. You can look at yourself in the mirror all evening." She laughed and pulled me towards the living room.

When she placed me on the sofa I felt a little strange. "I don't know if we're allowed to eat," I said sheepishly.

"Oh, nonsense. Why shouldn't we be allowed to? Besides, eating in front of the TV is much more fun." She winked at me and took the remote.

After she found a suitable film, we finally started eating. After a while, Lynn got up and came back from the kitchen a few minutes later. She held champagne and wine and two glasses in her hands. I looked at her skeptically.