She hadn’t envisioned a sprawling house with a garden or a stylish downtown penthouse; her modest salary wouldn’t afford that. Still, she hoped for a cozy apartment where she could build her own life, however humble.
Instead, her downtown studio was a far cry from what she’d dreamed. Small and dim, it saw only a sliver of sunlight each day before the neighboring building’s shadow claimed it. But it was hers, and that was enough to make her feel content.