Chapter 20

• The room was filled with soft sunlight that poured through the window, casting a warm glow over the meticulously organized chaos around her. The smell of baby powder mingled with the faint scent of freshly polished metal and polished wood, creating an atmosphere of newfound possibility. Now, months after giving birth to Leo, she could hardly wrap her mind around the transformation her life had undergone.
• As she sat in her small workspace, the rhythm of Leo’s gentle breaths provided a soothing soundtrack to her thoughts. He was asleep nearby in his crib, one of the few essentials she had managed to gather during those exhausting months. Her heart swelled with pride, both for her son and for the progress she was making in her jewelry business. The tiny pieces of art she crafted brought her comfort, and she found joy in each project she undertook.
• She had started small, making earrings and bracelets during late-night sessions after Leo fell asleep, pouring her heart into each creation. The local community had rallied around her, buying her pieces and encouraging her to pursue her dreams more seriously. Thanks to those small jobs, she had saved enough to finally take the leap and open a real store.