The week passed in a blur of unpacking boxes, meeting with the architect to finalize plans for the repair shop, and coordinating countless details around the estate. Between directing movers, settling Val's belongings into their new home, and giving the staff instructions on where everything belonged, there was barely a moment left to breathe. Every day seemed to bring another list of decisions, meetings, and unexpected tasks, leaving them exhausted by nightfall.
As much as they had looked forward to visiting the horses, life simply got in the way. They promised themselves they would make time once everything was finally in place. Now, with the last of the moving trucks unloaded and the house beginning to feel like home, Vicki's arrival was only a day away. To celebrate, they decided to s
