“Really? I almost changed.”

That line sounds a lot less convincing after three mirror checks, a lipstick redo, and the pair of shoes she swore she never wears because they hurt. The cover lines are usually small. “This old thing.” “I just grabbed it.” “I didn’t think anyone would notice.”

Maybe she did not plan every glance. Nobody plans the whole room. But she planned enough to make one likely. Acting surprised lets her enjoy the comment without admitting she dressed for it.