Lily turned, her eyes bright. “They’re beautiful. She must be really talented.”

George smiled, nodding. “She is.” For a moment, he imagined what it would be like to leave all this behind, to start anew somewhere different. It was a daunting thought, but one that came with a sense of relief. Perhaps he had been holding on for too long.

As Daniel began to discuss listing details, George listened intently, nodding at appropriate intervals. The numbers and strategies flowed over him like a gentle stream, carrying him toward a future he hadn’t considered until now.

“Given the market, and this neighborhood, we should have no trouble finding a buyer quickly,” Daniel assured him.