Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 14

"But I can offer you a job. How about working as a seamstress?" the lady suggested.

Nellie's eyes lit up with a spark of hope. "Sorry, what did you just say?"

"I can put in a good word for you at a big factory for a seamstress position."

Nellie couldn't help herself and stepped forward to hug her. "Thank you so much. I would love that job."

She once was a dedicated wife, spending her days ironing clothes for everyone in the Dawson family. She refused to let those pricey handmade pieces go to waste, and developed a knack for fixing any flaws in them. This honed her skills and sparked a lifelong passion for fashion.

Her new boss, a kind-hearted elderly woman, didn't look down on Nellie's worn-out clothes. Instead, she showed her kindness. She offered Nellie her own room to rest and let her set her own work hours. Nellie was moved to tears by her boss' generosity and worked twice as hard to show her gratitude.

"Nel, why did you come all the way to Milan? You have no

time, her voice filled with a melancholy resolve. "I came here waiting for someone, for a chance at redemption,

how hard or exhausting it got, she couldn't give up. She had to keep pushing

you seem to have a real talent for fashion design. Have you ever thought about going back to school? If you get a degree, your future could be

Greta. Even though Greta wasn't as attractive, her higher

a good education, Nellie felt like people saw her as someone insignificant, without a mind of her

could go back to school. She was resolved to live for herself now that she

shine brightly on a big stage

diligence. She aimed to get into the best fashion school in

Time flew by.

been busy laying out a career path for Greta, pushing her fashion designs to the top. He hoped that even