Summary

Chapter 56

(flashback) Lenka was married to Carl later that year. The two of them went on to have a daughter, Elisa, named after Lenka’s mother. Lenka tried to be a good wife to Carl, but she had a hard time feeling the same love for him that she did for Josef. Her life felt empty, but there were some moments that managed to shine through, such as the birth of her daughter. Lenka was happy that her daughter was an artist as well. Lenka only drew in private, and she kept hidden the horrors she endured from her daughter.

Chapter 57

(flashback) Lenka was married to Carl for more than 50 years. She struggled every day with the demons of her past. She constantly had nightmares about Elisa being in the camps with her. She was always gracious for Carl, and she did love...