Simple & Plain Store
When Hannah Johnson arrived, Celine Payne was busy purchasing a large amount of incense for a banquet, deliberately patronizing Zoe Bell's business.
The full-faced look of proud contentment was so obvious that even a fool could tell it was a deliberate boast.
On the other hand, the daughter Payne Family had found, dressed impressively though very stiff, stood by her side like a well-behaved, obedient doll.
It was also Zoe's first time seeing her today.
She was about the same age and bore a striking resemblance to her mother.
Her eyes were not the typical lychee-shaped eyes but more like almond-shaped.
Even with makeup, her face couldn't hide the traces of repairs.
Had this face undergone surgery?
"Miss Payne does resemble Mrs. Payne quite closely," Zoe Bell said politely.