133. Beginning

"Are you ready?" Irina asked her daughter-in-law.

"Yes, Mother, do you think this is enough?" Hazel asked, stepping out of the room and admiring herself in front of her mother-in-law.

She was wearing a sleeveless pink lace dress with a knee-length A-line cut that made her look clean, elegant, and feminine.

"Perfect," praised her mother-in-law. "Oh, wait, I think you need this to complete your look," suggested Irina, removing her white pearl earrings and placing them on Hazel's ears. "Now it's perfect," she added with satisfaction.

Hazel looked at herself in the mirror again and was pleased with her mother-in-law's styling. "I should learn styling from you, mother," Hazel suggested.

Irina, who never had a daughter, was naturally happy to hear Hazel's suggestion. Finally, she had a companion to discuss clothing preferences, accompany her on shopping trips, and make selections. She would keep Hazel busy with her while Glenn was away.

"You should make time for tomorrow; I have a new chic