Chapter 29 Sunshine art club

Claire and Matthew arrived at the art club, a small and cozy place that Claire had seen in an old photo from her mother's album. Stepping out of the car, Claire held the photo in her hands, comparing it to the building before her. “This is it,” Claire murmured, more to herself than to Matthew, as she looked at the photo once more before tucking it back into her bag. As they approached the entrance, Claire hesitated for a moment, feeling a rush of emotions. She took a deep breath, composed herself, and then knocked on the door. A woman in her late 50s opened the door, her warm smile putting Claire at ease. “Hello there, how can I help you?” the woman greeted them. “Is this the Sunshine Art Club?” Claire asked, her voice tinged with anticipation. The woman nodded. “Yes, it is. Welcome!” Claire extended her hand, introducing herself. “I'm Claire Peterson.” The woman's eyes widened in recognition. “Peterson... Are you Mary's daughter?” Claire nodded, a mixture of surprise and relie