The Cost Of Forever
er gaze sharp as she walks into the room, wiping her hands on her scru
if still lost in the conversation we just had. My throat tightens for a moment
s voice stable, yet I can sense some tension beneath. Attempting to
sit down. "And?" She crosses her arms, leaning f
ht be interested in Eva's work, but we need something bigg
s the only way. Lila's treatment... it costs more than we ever imagined.
leep, her chest moving up and down in a calm pattern of rest. Her eyes return to meet mi
verything piling up. I know exactly what's coming-late nights, exhaustio
ake sure I'm here with Lila whenever you're busy. You focus on the art. I
ff guard. "Clara, you've already
her voice filled with a quiet resolve. "Lila is
wirling around me. I'm so used to doing things alone, taking on everything myself. Bu
ou," I whisper, my voi
o waste, though. We need to start immediately." His voice is decisive
a schedule. You focus on the paintings, E
f uncertainty pressing down on me. "An
tly. "You have always managed to find a solu
houlder. "We'll make sure Lila gets th
life there now. Seeing her, being alive, is all I need to find the courage to con
omeone. "I'll start setting up meetings. We
, make sure everything's set on this end." She pauses at the doorway, turning
ing in her absence. Lucas is continuing to type, with his
softly, feeling uncomfortable in the
know you will be. However, it doesn'
a tense atmosphere between us. However, there is cur
hts by the phone in my pocket. I look at the scree
breath, I ans
recognize the speaker. "It is Amanda. Amanda Fielding. I simply wanted to call you to express how incredi
ve of peace flowing through me. "Oh, Mrs. Fi
laims. "I have already suggested you to a few friends. I'm sur
ng stunned as I blink. "
is extraordinary." The call ends, and I remain stand
, with curiosity in
ey're thrilled with the painting. They
ntarily easing the heaviness on my chest. "S
the start. There is still a lot left
is slip