The sun dipped low in the sky, casting a warm golden hue over the sprawling estate that now felt like home. Mindy stood by the large windows of their new mansion, gazing out at the manicured gardens, the sweet scent of blooming flowers wafting through the open air. It was hard to believe that just a year ago, their lives had been turned upside down.
"Big sis, come look at this!" Aiden's excited voice pulled her from her thoughts. She turned to see him and little Natasha playing in the vast living room, their laughter echoing against the high ceilings. They had set up an impressive fortress made of cushions and blankets, their imaginations running wild as they prepared for a make-believe adventure.
"Can you believe how much space we have?" Aiden grinned, peeking through a gap in the cushions. "We could build a whole city in here!"
