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