Iris POV
Maria spoke in a way that touched my heart, like a soft song that helped to soothe the stormy thoughts in my mind. I had never thought that there would be a moment when I would actually feel at ease and truly at home in this big house that sometimes felt so empty and unwelcoming.
However, as Maria pointed out, it seemed like something was starting to change. A feeling of belonging and comfort was slowly starting to grow inside me, a feeling that I hadn’t felt in such a long time that it almost seemed like forever.
Before long, the kitchen was filled with wonderful smells that made everyone feel happy. The delicious aromas of bread that had just come out of the oven mixed beautifully with the rich scent of dark coffee brewing nearby. These delightful scents seemed to swirl
