ears

ugh the exhibition halls, meticulously pre

tis' exhibition?" A deep voice ask

djusted the outdated glasses perched on her nose. Her long hair was

xhibition was part of Curtis' nationwide tour, and she was fortunate to have

Curtis' eye by chance. He appreciated her unique perspective

atural talent

top art school. However, due to the high tuition costs, she ultimate

herished it, seeing it as a chance not only to gain expe

d in recent years, had a distinct style that

work mirrored his persona and made him

the space. Phoebe, dressed in a sharp professional outfit, move

und the world. Despite their different ba

t responsibility of explaining the artworks to the visitors. She moved grac

sfying explanations to all who asked. These interpretations were entirely her

ically exhausted, Phoebe felt fulf

*

l, its beauty lifting her spirits. A black SUV

n dinner later," Curtis' French assistant, Merle, suggested cheerfully, spe

his was likely the largest exhibition in the country so far, and it had

largely thanks to you," Merle praised

work, and, of course, Curtis' outstanding art," Phoebe replied with a shy smile, lowering h

on't you come to France with us?" Merle asked,

. I prefer to stay here and develop my career," Phoeb

, who was resting in the f

rp, well-defined features and an athletic build.

zing blue eyes, locking them with P

und me?" His voice was smooth, as

hick-framed glasses and stammered, "No, it's not that. I just think I

lure of it, but as a family-oriented girl, she preferre

ll have a much brighter future there," Curtis

r to respond. Although they had only spent a month working together, mostly d

armth. Curtis was a gentleman through and through, always considerate towar

smiled and said softly, "I truly appreciate your offer, but I really

ickly. I'll give you time to t

e time to consider it," Merle added. It was o

such a sorrowful expression on his face. But she didn't want to explore whatever feelings lay beneath that sadness-those

oth for your

ime!" Curtis int

e, each person lost in their thoughts. Phoeb

brakes tore through the quiet night. A

snapped them all ou

looked outside. The car rocked violently as

arth was