My appearance made Lauren burst into laughter. "You’d better tone it down. You're already every woman’s enemy. Be careful!"

"I'm not afraid. They can stare at me all they want," I declared confidently.

My words made Lauren laugh again, and she pulled me to her wardrobe, wanting to ask my advice on which outfit to choose.

I went through her clothes and recommended two sets. In the end, she chose a midnight blue pantsuit.

The pantsuit coupled with her stylish short hair gave her a completely different look. It was a far cry from the petite and delicate Lauren of the past.

With some light makeup, she looked animated and radiant.

I stared at her, dumbfounded. "You’re completely different from the old Lauren I used to know.”

Lauren smirked and said, "The old Lauren is dead. The new Lauren is going to forge her own path."

When I heard what she said, I felt a great sense of relief.

I just hoped she could find her happily after soon, then our lives would be perfect.

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