Chapter 52

• Chapter 51: A Canvas of Hope
• Elena’s POV
• The constant buzz of the studio lights filled the room as I stood in front of the blank canvas. The colors were bright and ready, and my brushes were spread out before me. I felt the weight of the moment as I inhaled deeply and let the room's silence to descend. A flurry of emotions, shifts, and unexpected twists had characterized the last several months. I had been questioning my decisions, doubting my own value, and wondering whether I could ever really embrace love and trust again. Something seemed different today, however. Something had changed inside me. I was all set to paint once again.