An exuberant chorus of her name filled the room the moment she walked through the large mahogany doors into the opulent living room, smiles and open embraces lying in wait.
"Kimberly!" Richard called out warmly, his eyes twinkling with joy at the sight of her and her incoming luggages.
Grace and Sophia echoed the greeting, their excitement just as palpable as Richard's. "Kimberly! You're here!"
"We're so thrilled you're here, Kimberly. It's wonderful to have you moving in before the big day." Richard approached her, his grin wide and genuine, melting away Kimberly's apprehension.
Grace and Sophia flanked her, each grabbing a bag. "Let us help you with these," Grace said, her enthusiasm evident.
"We've been so excited about you moving in," Sophia added, her eyes sparkling. "Nicholas has been working on your room for days!"
Kimberly's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Really?"
