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The kind of look one would give a stranger on the street—no love, no hate, nothing at all. At last, he understood. He had lost me forever. Months later, I read in the news that Joe's university was embroiled in an academic scandal. Ivy's family was implicated too, and their empire crumbled into bankruptcy. Sasha called, gossiping that Joe could not withstand the blow and had gone mad. Meanwhile, my Rebirth series won the International Art Gold Award of the year. When I heard the news, Nathan came out of the studio, wrapped his arms around me from behind, and rested his chin lightly on my shoulder.

I asked as I set down the cup. “It’s going well. Life’s getting better,” she said with a faint smile, a trace of emotion in her voice. “Lately, someone has been sending us things anonymously—sometimes food, sometimes books or clothes, and even financial support. We don’t know who it is, but it has made things a lot easier for us.” I paused for a moment, a thought flickering in my mind. I didn’t ask further and just nodded gently. “That’s good.” We talked for a long time before I got up to leave.