Chapter 17

Celine arrived abroad and settled into her new studio, beginning a fresh chapter of her life. The studio's director, Linda Aylett, was a poised middle-aged woman. She greeted Celine warmly and gave her a tour of the studio. "Celine, I truly admire your work. It has such vibrant energy. I'm thrilled you've joined us," Linda said, her gaze lingering on Celine's thick glasses. "Your eyes…" Celine offered a faint, weary smile. "There was an accident. The doctors say they might not recover." Linda regarded her with sympathy. "Don't lose hope. I can put you in touch with the best specialists." "Thank you, Linda." Celine meant it sincerely. Such kindness gave her an unexpected sense of comfort in this unfamiliar country. With Linda's help, Celine underwent treatment for her eyes. The injured cornea in her right eye gradually healed, and the damage to her left optic nerve was successfully treated. The day she could finally see the world clearly without glasses, tears streamed down her