Your story is a thoughtful and satisfying read for me. You vividly paint the reality of a couple who strive to make their relationship work despite the differences in their work space and life's perspective.

Like Michelle, I too flinched at this part -

Your art galleries aren't the real world. They’re recreational arenas...

And wondered if their relationship would survive after. As a brilliant storyteller, you beautifully bridged the gap and pieced their relationship together in a way that resonates with your readers. Their conflict feels real and the resolution isn't rushed. I like that their growth happens separately — Michelle sees the engineering and physical efforts hidden within art while Lance recognises the beauty and emotional impact within chemistry. It's like they are viewing the same world through different lenses and you capture it really well with your colourful freestyle collage.

I love happy endings and this one was well done! Do take care and have a great day. 🌹