Back into the house, Thira opened the second door after the hallway, which separated the sitting room from the other group of rooms.

She was carrying Elara, who lay calmly on her arms, while Niko and Kai tagged along barefoot. They were heading towards their room, and on entry, she took a moment to appreciate the beauty, the size of it all, and how expensive it was. It was so expansive that it accommodated three separate bunk beds without getting choked up. The colorful interior designs were ...