บท 301: Festival (1)

Samantha's room….

"Mom, you look absolutely stunning."

Samantha brought her face close to Shelby's, tracing her brows and looking at her in awe.

"It makes me feel as if I am too plain!"

Shelby poked Samantha's head and glared at her.

"Why is a fourteen-year-old thinking of beauty? Don't you know that the concept of beauty is relative? Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder!"

"Nope! I am fairly sure that your kind of beauty does not conform to that saying!" Samantha pursed her lips mischievously and shook her head, earning another poke from Shelby. However, this interaction made the little girl feel warm.

"Do not waste your time thinking about such things. When you find the man who loves you later in life, he will love you for who you are in here…" Shelby pointed at her chest,

"…. And not for your facial features! So, never compare yourself to anyone!"