Chapter 9

• Hope is never loud, but if you listen closely, it’s always there, humming softly in the background
• Melanie stood before the mirror, staring at the image before her; she was ready but she wasn’t sure if to attend this dinner or not.
• While wearing a sleeveless Champagne colored gown, featuring a satin skirt with a slight sheen, with the bodice designed with beads, adding a touch of sparkle and glamour, she had never looked prettier and that made her feel guilty.