CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND NINETY FOUR – REUNITING WITH TRUE LOVE

As the evening progressed, Jasmine made her way to Lenny's exhibit. His sculptures, crafted from found objects collected during their journey, were drawing significant attention. "Lenny!" she called out, squeezing through the crowd around him. "How's it going?" His face was flushed with excitement. "Jas, it's incredible! A gallery owner from New York wants to feature my work, and I've already sold two pieces!" They hugged, both riding high on the energy of the event. As they chatted, Jasmine felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned to see Carla, looking significantly calmer than earlier. "Ms. Delacroix, there's a call for you at the front desk. Someone named Gordon?" Jasmine's heart skipped a beat. "Gordon? I'll be right there. Thanks, Carla!" She hurried to the front desk, her mind racing. She hadn't spoken to Gordon since their emotional goodbye in New York. What would she say? How would he react to hearing about her adventures? With slightly trembling hands, she picked up the p