Aria's POV
The cottage was a modest but charming structure nestled in the middle of town. The exterior was painted a soft cream color, with cheerful blue shutters framing the windows. A small front porch with a few steps led up to the entrance, where a quaint wooden door awaited. The surrounding homes were similar, and I could hear children laughing and playing in the distance.
This was the perfect place for little Ed to grow. Despite my anger at Denderick, I knew he had made the right choice of accomodation.
Once inside, I was pleasantly surprised by the layout. The living room was cozy, filled with comfortable furniture that looked well-used yet inviting. The walls were painted in a warm shade of yellow, and the sunlight streamed in through the large floor-to-ceiling windows.
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