Chapter 204

Lila's POV

It was finally here—the week the gallery would open—and the studio was electric with excitement. All our latest pieces adorned the walls, which expressed the medley of feelings and experiences we had been going through. I walked into the space, taking in the colors and textures, alive and vast. Yet my mind persisted in straying to our discussions these past days about balance and keeping well.

I found Sarah in the corner of the studio, playing around with a painting. The concentration on her face was undeniable, but her movements were far easier than they had been in weeks.

"Hey, Sarah," I said, walking over to her. "You're really nailing that. How do you feel about the show?

She looked up, her eyes bright but just a little tired. "Thanks, Lila, I feel good. Actually, the changes we have made in our schedule, the team check-ins—it really helped me into rhythm.".

"I'm glad to hear that," I replied, smiling. "It's just amazing