#Chapter 48: The Rose

Gideon

I felt a little lighter as I stepped into the playroom, instantly surrounded by the sound of children’s laughter. The space itself was warm and cozy, with a plethora of toys, books, and comfortable furniture for the kids to play on.

Maisie spotted me almost immediately, snapping her head up from where she was playing. Even though she had only been away from me for half an hour at the most,