The next morning, Carmela woke up feeling anxious and restless. She missed her kids so much, and she was worried about how they were doing.

But she didn't want to worry Max, so she kept her thoughts to herself. She got dressed and went downstairs to the sitting room, where she found Max painting.

The canvas was covered in bold, vibrant colors, and the scene he was painting was full of life and movement.

Carmela stood for a moment, watching him work.

He was so absorbed in his art that he ...