Chapter 121

Julia was so focused on her drawing that she did not realize someone was behind her. With a few simple strokes, she outlined the bed and a lamp in the room. Even before she added any colors, the images seemed to be of two worlds—of light and darkness. "Midnight…" Stella murmured in a daze. She knew Julia and the others were preparing to take part in the international competition. The sight of Julia's drawing subconsciously reminded Stella of the competition's theme. The sudden voice behind Julia brought her out of her trance. With some tears in her eyes, the pencil in her hand stopped moving, pausing in midair for several seconds before she set it aside. "I-I'm sorry. I-I didn't…" Stella stuttered anxiously. It was just a subconscious muttering. She didn't mean to interrupt Julia's work. "You… should get back to work," Julia said slowly. "Y-Yes, of course." Stella wanted to explain herself, but she knew Julia didn't like people wasting her time. With that, Stella turned arou