Chapter 25

• The next morning, as the sun began to rise, Camila found herself facing a difficult decision. With the commissioned portrait job awaiting her, she knew she had to prioritize her artistic career. It meant she had to make a call she never thought she would have to make – calling in sick to the restaurant where she also worked.
• Camila took a deep breath and picked up her phone, dialing the number to the restaurant. She felt a pang of guilt knowing that her absence would put extra pressure on her colleagues, but she had to seize this opportunity that could potentially shape her future.
• "Hello?" a tired voice answered on the other end.