Chapter 30

Madeline looked at him, puzzled.

"My granddad's birthday is in a couple of weeks. He really likes your painting. Would you be willing to whip something up for him as a birthday present?"

Madeline was quick to dismiss the idea.

Madeline figured that Caleb's granddad, Wasyl Jabs, was just being nice. She could not take that kind of stuff at face value.

However, Caleb just chuckled in response. "No, really. He's a fan. If 'Rainy Night' was up for grabs, he'd have snapped it up in a heartbeat."

Madeline was not convinced. "It's not the same. If you're gifting art, it should be something by a big-name artist."

That was when Yeneth cut in. "Come on! Mr. Jabs has seen it all when it comes to famous art. It's fresh talent like you, Madeline, that brings something new to the table."

Caleb agreed with a nod. "That's the truth."

Madeline could not help but burst into laughter.

She was not taken in by their flattery, standing her ground. "You know, painting's all about the vibe, and I jus