Money

Previously

…A genuine smile spread across her face, a smile that reached her eyes. It was more than just the money; it was the feeling of agency, the quiet satisfaction of seeing her efforts yield even the smallest results. It was the first tangible proof that her quest for knowledge, her small sacrifices, and her brave first steps were actually leading somewhere. The seeds she had planted were indeed beginning to sprout, and in that moment, Sarah felt a sense of hope she hadn't experienced in a long time. The path ahead still felt long, but for the first time, it also felt entirely possible.