The months moved quickly, and the day finally arrived—the day everyone had been waiting for. The entire Vance Estate was buzzing with a kind of energy and excitement that had never been felt before. Every staff member moved around with extra care, smiling more than usual, and speaking in soft, happy voices. The gardens were tended to perfectly, the halls were cleaner than ever, and even the usual business meetings had been put on hold. Nothing mattered today except what was happening inside the master bedroom on the second floor.
Lila lay in the large bed, resting comfortably now that the hardest part was over. Beside her, swaddled in soft white cloth, was her newborn son. He had arrived early that morning, healthy, strong, and loud, announcing his arrival to the whole world. And standing
