[Bonus chapter]You Need Me

Alicia had spent the entire morning lost in deep thought, her attention fully captured by the scene before her. She stood motionless, her focus unbroken. Because the museum didn't allow photos and there weren't any clear pictures online, she had to rely on her memory. Remembering all the details was like solving a complex puzzle in her mind.

Doris, who came here to help Alicia, was puzzled. She didn't understand why Alicia would stare at it for hours without getting bored. Doris was getting a bit antsy. To her, the only notable thing about the painting was that the mountain looked bigger and stronger than those in her hometown. Besides that, it seemed pretty ordinary.

Alicia, on the other hand, was completely mesmerized by Santiger Vidosa's masterpiece. Chuck, a little ways off, watched her with a gentle smile. There was a soft warmth in his eyes. Even from a distance, he felt a sense of peace just by seeing her.