After being reborn, I make up my mind to stop chasing after my husband and daughter

Chapter 626

On the way back, Elaine dozed off, curled up against my shoulder.

Women who make it in investment banking are all fighters, and in Elaine, I saw that unstoppable spirit—the kind that never stops reaching higher.

That night, after Elaine got back home, she changed into another outfit and headed out again.

The next time I saw Elaine was in class the following day–she showed up late.

The first class was all about psychology. I paid close attention–if I wanted to really understand my clients, I had to learn how to read their minds and figure out what they truly needed.

Time flew by as I studied, and before I knew it, five days had passed. On my day off, I was curled up couch with a book when Elaine suddenly pulled out two tickets. “Wanna check out an art show?”

I glanced at the tickets. “Is the artist famous?”

Elaine shook her head. “Not really, but his style is pretty unique and thought–provoking.”

I set my book down and nodded. “Sure, I’ll go with you.”

on the

had faded. I slipped on a beige coat, swept

down a cab, and we headed off

artist is a big hit with kids. His series about girls and the ocean always gets snapped up,” Elaine grinned as

should get a book to take home for

at the art show, I figured it wouldn’t be too crowded, but it was actually pretty

of adorable little girls were everywhere, nearly every one of them clutching a signed artbook,

blown away by a huge painting right in

scene of ice and ocean beneath a deep blue, star–filled sky. I just stood there, wide–eyed, taking it all in for

Murphy, sorry, you go ahead and enjoy the show. My boyfriend just arrived, so I’m gonna go meet him. Oh, and by the way, I found you a handsome guy to keep you company–no need to thank me!” Elaine tossed that over her shoulder,

painting, all the anxiety swirling

calm.

the other paintings nearby. The artist was truly talented–his work was full of contrasts: beauty and ugliness, highs and lows. It was impossible not to get

a young guy from the UK. He introduced himself as Davis, all gentlemanly and polite, saying he’d be happy to accompany me through the art

a resigned look, and she just

to be a fun little twist in my life. Just like the paintings–there’s always something new to discover, whether