FINAL ROSE

as wheeled out, a ghost of his former self. His parents, their faces etched with a forced cheerfulness, helped him into the sleek, waiting car. The drive home was silent

ension. She spread her designs across the worn table, the vibrant sketches a stark contrast to the

, his voice laced with a quiet desperation. "You should liste

's voice trembled, a mix of frustration

oice hardening, a shield against the harsh reali

her eyes burning with unshed tears, gathered her designs, a surge of anger and despair risin

her shattered dreams. Her father called after her, his voice laced with regret, but she d

nths of relentless work, was now under threat. The news from Jack, her manager, echoed in her m

iberate sabotage," she muttered, her voice laced

Eliza," she said, her voice sharp and decisive.

els clicking on the polished floor, a sound that echoed her determination. Eliza, her fa

purred, her voice dripping with sa

her voice low and dangerous. "Why are you

ng through the reception area. "Darling, your spotlight i

voice laced with triumph. "Esc

ith anger. "You haven't seen the last of me, Eliza!" she shoute

ashing of the waves a soothing balm to her frayed nerves. As she walked along the shore, she

ed papers clutched in the girl's hands. "Hey,

nd swollen. "Leave me alone," she

e those papers?"

at me too?" the girl asked,

aid, her voice sincere.

dened in surprise. The designs were stunning, vibrant, and orig

said, her voice

yes searching the girl's

er eyes filled wit

h them please

can," Sal

d, then attempted to o

won't take that, just g

so much,"

me ma'am," Sa

ther asked. "I'm excited because for the first time, someone supports my choice." Salvin smiled. "Who on earth is that?"

what do you mean?" Her father yelled. Mila walked out, hearing the conversation. "Love what happened? Why do you have to slap her?" Mila asked. "I slapp

our dad is lyi

pening here?" Seth asked. "Why is Salvin running and crying? I tried stopping her, but she slapped me instead," Hency asked. "Can you all go back to your rooms?" Mila asked. "I'm not," Hency said. "Do you want the same as Salvin?" Aaron asked. "I think that's not a big deal," Henc