“Hey, Lydia, look who’s here!” Brandon walked in, sweat glistening on his brow as he carried Lydia, who had just been playing in the garden. The little girl ran excitedly to Mia and wrapped her arms around her legs, bursting out with joy, “Oh my gosh! It’s Princess Elsa! I love you so much, Mommy! Can you do some magic?” Mia smiled warmly, dressed in a blue Chanel gown that Brandon had picked out, complemented by a Tiffany “Empire Diamond” necklace. She looked every bit like Aphrodite born from the sea, exuding romance and beauty in every graceful move. Mia gently took Lydia’s hand and wiped the sweat from her brow. “Thank you, sweetheart. But Vivian is waiting for you in the living room, isn’t she? Didn’t she say she’d take you to Disney World today?” Lydia’s eyes lit up, and she bol

