Shattered Reflections
The apartment was small compared to the sprawling mansion she had grown up in, but it was hers, and that was what mattered.
At first, the transition had felt daunting. The mansion had been filled with staff, people who had taken care of everything for her, from preparing meals to managing household tasks. Now, in her new apartment, Elara was learning to do things for herself. She found joy in the little things—cooking her own meals, arranging furniture, and even doing her own laundry. Each task, no matter how mundane, felt like a step toward independence, a reminder that she was capable of standing on her own.