gratitude

In a dense, dreary district of London, the notorious Fagin lay in the cold iron bars of a prison, his gang of child thieves disbanded. Among them was the innocent Oliver Twist, a lad of pure heart. No longer under the shadow of the cunning old man, Oliver started his journey afresh, a chapter filled with hope.

Life had been a whirlwind for Charlie Gordon since the operation. On some days, he felt like he was on top of the world, his mind bursting with knowledge and his heart brimming with courage. He was no longer the Charlie who used to clean floors and bathrooms at the bakery. He was someone else, something else. Yet, in his solitude, Charlie often wondered, was this transformation worth the price?