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Love me or leave me (Rebecca and Theodore) novel 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

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 threeyearold would love, then things for a fouryearold, 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 middleaged man standing na- 

tears

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TOUT 

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 wideeyed 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

and keep it. We’ll clear out anything you don‘ 

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