Chapter 765

Adam explained, "Zane is in poor health, but he's highly skilled in watercolor painting." Adam implied that only Zane, who'd spent much of his childhood by Celeste's side, could paint such a lifelike portrait of her. Shannon seemed to understand. It was no wonder that she'd been so captivated by the painting. It wasn't just a portrait of Celeste, but the painting itself was also surrounded by a faint white hue of spiritual energy similar to the ones she'd seen in artisanal artworks. Thalia had explained that everyone possessed a weak amount of spiritual energy. Even those who hadn't cultivated could infuse some of their energy into a task if they poured their heart and soul into it. Since this painting was created by Zane, it must have been made with great care and devotion. Shannon felt a slight tremor in her heart. When she looked at Zane again, she found herself developing a subtle sense of affection for him despite his gloomy and quiet demeanor. After some thought, she caref