(Lydia)As the car pulled into the driveway, a wave of familiarity and relief washed over me. The mansion stood before us, unchanged, yet everything felt different. It wasn’t just the house we were returning to, it was the life we’d left behind, with all its complexities and unfinished battles.Mabel squealed as Thomas parked the car. "We’re home! Can I run to the garden, Mommy? Please?""Let us get inside first," I replied, smiling at her eagerness.Miles tugged at his seatbelt, struggling until Thomas helped him. "I missed my toys," he declared matter-of-factly."I missed my bed," I said softly, more to myself than anyone else.Thomas squeezed my hand briefly before stepping out. “Let’s make this return a good one,” he said, his voice steady, brimming with optimism.As soon as we reached the porch, the door swung open. Mama stood there, her arms outstretched, her face lighting up despite the tiredness that lingered in her eyes.“Welcome home,” she said, pulling me into a warm embrac
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