Chapter 47

• Ellis Smith stood before the mirror, admiring the blue dress with delicate straps and a side slit that subtly revealed her skin. She smoothed the fabric and adjusted the elaborate hairstyle that had been done for John Smith's inauguration party. Her eyes were fixed on the mirror as she applied red lipstick, highlighting her eyes and enhancing her beauty. She was finishing up when Donna entered the room, her black hair swaying as she walked. The girl's eyes widened upon seeing her mother, and she couldn't contain her admiration.
• “You look beautiful, Mom. The most beautiful woman in the world,” Donna said with a genuinely enchanted smile.
• Ellis turned to her daughter and smiled, thanking her for the compliment. Her heart warmed with Donna's affectionate words. Before she could say anything, John appeared in the bedroom door, a smile on his lips as he overheard the conversation.