Chapter 60 Independence

• Victoria stood in her studio, the sunlight streaming through the windows, casting warm hues across the room. The scent of fresh paint lingered in the air, and half-finished canvases leaned against the walls like silent witnesses to her journey. This space, once a retreat from the chaos of her life, was becoming something more—a foundation for her independence.
• Her phone pinged with another notification. She picked it up to find an email from an art dealer.
• Subject: Congratulations on Your Latest Sale!