The iron gates of the main Kingston estate groaned open, welcoming us into the heart of the empire. I had been nervous since we left our home, my palms slightly damp against my silk skirt. But beneath the nerves, there was a spark of excitement. I wanted Finn to see this. I wanted him to understand that he wasn't just a boy with a single mom anymore; he was a part of a legacy that stretched back generations.
Right now, Finn was busy talking our ears off. He was bouncing on his car seat, his small hands gesturing animatedly as he explained the plot of his favorite cartoon to Eric and Chloe.
"And then the robot went kaboom, and the blue one saved the day!" Finn chirped, his eyes wide.
I watched Chloe and Eric. They were both so immersed in his conversation, hanging onto every word as if h
