CHAPTER 71

Chapter 71

The house was lovely. Rebecca loved it the moment she laid eyes on it.

Debra smiled, “Becky, there’s a room inside just for you. Even though you’ve been away all these years, we always kept one ready for you.”

Rebecca looked at her mother in surprise.

Patrick gazed at his daughter, a mix of pain and relief in his eyes.

He was finally back

felt the pain of knowing his daughter had suffered so much out in the world but relief that she and that she would never have to suffer again.

As Debra spoke, her eyes grew moist. She quickly lifted her head and used a tissue to dab away the tears that were threatening to spill over.

Debra soon composed herself. She looked at her daughter again, her eyes still glistening but filled with joy. “You were three

years old when you went missing. The whole family was frantic from the moment you disappeared, searching for you everywhere. We looked for so long but couldn’t find you.

“Those who caused you harm were caught and are now in prison. But we didn’t care about that. All we wanted was for you to come home.

“For the past

years or so, whenever w

missed you, we would sit in your room and imagine what you might

be doing if you were here, what you might have in your room.

“Every year, we change the things in it. Your father, your three brothers, and I all added items we thought you might like.

“We filled the room with things a three–year–old would love, then things for a four–year–old, and so on, year after year, until now. Every

year, we update the room according to your age.

“The latest season’s clothes, the newest makeup, loads of books, toys, decorations a girl might like. There’s so much in there.

Debra’s eyes grew moist again as she spoke, but she smiled as she looked at her daughter, “Becky, for over twenty years, we imagined what you would need if you were still here, and we made sure to have it ready for you.

“We thought you might never get to use any of it, but then, out of the blue, fate opened a window for our family and brought you back to us.”

Patrick’s eyes also grew moist. The ruggedly handsome middle–aged man standing na-

tears.

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“Let Becky go in and take a look,” Patrick said in a hoarse voice.

Debra quickly nodded, tears mixed with her smile. “Yes, yes, Becky, let’s go inside. See if you like the room your dad, brothers, and I prepared for you. It’s filled with all sorts of things. Keep what you like, and we can have the rest cleared out. If you want anything else, we’ll buy it and redecorate the room to your taste.”

With that, everyone cheerfully headed towards the villa.

The living room was enormous, with spiral staircases on both sides. It looked like a grand castle straight out of a fairy tale, fit for a princess. The chandelier hanging from the ceiling was exquisite, giving the room an understated yet elegant feel. The lavish chandelier added to its beauty.

The house was also adorned with fresh flowers, making it even more warm and inviting.

“All the rooms are on the second floor. Let’s go up and take a look,” Debra said happily.

Rebecca looked at her mother and smiled, nodding, “Okay.”

Not only was Rebecca amazed, but even the two nannies holding the baby were wide–eyed with wonder. They had expected their employer’s family to be wealthy, but this villa, which seemed like something out of a dream, still felt surreal. It was like stepping into a fantasy.

Rebecca followed Debra up to the second floor, with the two nannies holding the baby quickly trailing behind. It was partly their responsibility but mostly curiosity. They were eager to see what the second floor of this magnificent villa looked like.

The second floor was just as grand and opulent as the first. When Debra led Rebecca to the room at the end of the hall and pushed the door open, Rebecca was greeted with a warm, inviting space clearly designed as a girl’s sanctuary. She couldn’t help but hold her breath.

Was this the room her parents and brothers had prepared for her?

Even though she had been away for more than twenty years, there had always been a room for her in this house.

Though she had not set foot here in so long, the house still bore the mark of her presence.

Rebecca’s eyes welled up with tears, and she struggled to keep from crying.

She had always been loved.

Her parents and brothers had never stopped thinking about her, longing for her.

Seeing her daughter on the verge of tears, Debra felt a pang of bittersweet emotion herself. She quiet back, dabbed away her tears with a tissue, and then smiled, “Beckv.

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As Debra spoke, the led Rebecca into the room and opened the door to the walk in closet, which was the size of a smalliving room. It was filled with clothes of all colors and styles, all the latest designs from top brands across the country. There were dresses, casual wear, and outfits for every occasion.

The closet also held an array of bags, shoes, hats, necklaces, and earrings. Any accessory one could think of, in endless variety

Rebecca was stunned. Was this really just her walk in closet and not a boutique?

The two nannies were equally shocked. Over the years, they had worked for many wealthy families and seen plenty of extravagant closets, but never one so vast and beautiful.

Debra laughed, clearly pleased, as she looked around the closet. “Becky, these are the latest products from this year bought by everyone of us. The things from previous years are in the warehouse. If you want to see those, we can head over there and take a look”

Even though she knew the old items might not be useful anymore, Debra felt a desire to show her daughter the warehouse, which was brimming with things that represented the family’s love for Rebecca.

“Yes!” Rebecca nodded eagerly.

She was at a loss for words to express her feelings. Although she knew her parents and brothers loved her dearly, she never imagined they had prepared so much for her.

Debra quickly led Rebecca to the back of the closet, where she opened a hidden door revealing an elevator.

Rebecca was astonished.

The two nannies behind her were equally dumbfounded. An elevator in a walk–in closet? Was this how wealthy people lived?

Debra turned and explained with a smile, “Becky, over the years, we’ve accumulated so many things for you that we designed a special warehouse just for your items. To make moving things easier, we installed an elevator in your closet to access the warehouse below”

Rebecca was speechless.

The two nannies were equally at a loss for words.

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