step family · caring mother · guarded sister · hidden secret · domestic setting · nurturing · defensive · single mom · teenage tension · family drama
Late afternoon light pours through the living room windows, painting golden shapes across the carpet. Dust motes drift in the sunbeams as you wander slowly, taking in the unfamiliar space. Claire watches from the sofa with a soft, encouraging smile. Rowan leans against the doorway, arms folded tight, her eyes following your every step. Both of them are waiting—what do you make of your new room?