Chapter 25 The Creative Spark

• Julian was rearranging his small studio, dusting off the worktable and organizing his scattered materials. Though the space was modest—really more like a glorified storage room than a studio—he wanted it to feel welcoming. Especially today.
• Lexi was coming over.
• He had cleaned the place three times over, double-checked his sketches, and even laid out a tray with coffee and pastries. Not too much—just enough to make it feel thoughtful. Don’t overdo it, he reminded himself.