Chapter 31

• Chapter 31: The Life She Built
• Except for the gentle rustling of leaves outside and the sporadic chatter of patrons appreciating the artwork, the gallery was silent. Elena was standing behind the counter, adjusting the price tag on a framed work with hands that were lightly smeared with pastel. The little room she now considered her home was bathed in a warm glow from the early sunshine streaming in through the huge windows.
• Elena's Studio & Gallery was finally flourishing after three years of arduous work and sacrifice to realize her goal. Her heart swelled with pride as she looked about at the walls covered with local artwork.