The warm light of the crystal chandelier inside the grand ballroom of the Vance Private Estate poured down softly over the shiny white marble floors. Every single corner of the massive hall was decorated with thousands of fresh white lilies and bright blue orchids that filled the air with a sweet, lovely scent.

Clara hugs Evelyn, revealing she brought a special hand-painted gift for the family.

The soft hug between Clara and Evelyn lasted for several seconds. Evelyn gently pulled back, wiping a happy tear from the corner of her clear blue eye with her soft finger. She looked down at the giant canvas resting against the wooden easel, her...