Elena's eyes widened in disbelief, her friend's accusation hanging heavy in the air between them.
"What?" Elena stammered, her surprise mixed with a tinge of embarrassment. She felt Fei Fei's suspicious gaze intensify, making her squirm under the scrutiny.
Fei Fei's expression remained unyielding as she delved into her analysis. "I know you, Elena. You're confident, ambitious, stubborn, and firm," she began, her words like a surgeon's scalpel, dissecting Elena's demeanor.
"Hey!" Elena couldn't help but scold Fei Fei, though deep down, she acknowledged the accuracy of her friend's assessment. However, the blunt delivery left an odd feeling in the pit of her stomach.
Ignoring Elena's reprimand, Fei Fei continued, her eyes narrowing thoughtfully. "But when someone like you suddenly softens, smiles more, and becomes kinder… there are only two explanations." She paused, letting the words hang in the air, thick with implication.
