Molly took the painting and left the ward without so much as a second glance, swiftly stashing it away in her bag.

Now that Christopher had directly asked her about it, she smiled somewhat stiffly, "Of course, I adore it. I've always admired Miss Cannon's talent. It's quite overwhelming to suddenly have her signature and her own artwork. I'm at a loss for words."

Indeed, she hadn't said much when she received Zoe's painting in the ward, offering only a brief thank you.

Once outside the ward, if Christopher hadn't initiated the conversation, she likely would have tucked the painting away, with no intention of bringing it up again.

Christopher...