Ethan glanced at the artist’s name and was surprised; it was a friend of his.

“What makes you say that?”

“I don't know much about art but I know enough to say that art often communicates emotion through its representation.”

“When I look at the painting, something flickers in my heart, and I want to smile… to laugh… to cry… Am I making sense to you, dear?”

Jane was torn, unable to express her thoughts clearly.

Ethan held her hand.

“And that feeling resonates with you. That ...