The millionaire decided to test the new housekeeper, leaving the safe open and turning on the camera. But after reviewing the recording, he was STUNNED by what he saw…
«Lydia, if you need help with things, say so.» «I’ll send a car or come myself,» he offered. «We’ll manage,» she replied, but Leonard interrupted: «I can’t let you do this alone.»
«There are many changes ahead.» «This is my duty,» Leonard said firmly. Lydia, feeling in his voice a sincere desire to help, agreed after a short pause.
«Okay.» «Then send the car tomorrow morning.» In the morning, Leonard sent a spacious SUV with a driver so they could comfortably transport all their things.
He was nervous, waiting at home. He wanted them to feel welcome in this new space for them. Before their arrival, Leonard checked the rooms again, straightened books on shelves, and made sure everything was ready in the kitchen for the meeting.
He even bought fresh flowers to put in the living room. It was a trifle, but it seemed important to him. When he heard the front door slam, his heart skipped a beat slightly.
The moment he had been waiting for with slight excitement was coming. Lydia and Olivia entered the penthouse, and their first emotions were a mix of surprise and delight. The apartment, which once seemed cold, now looked homey and cozy.
«This is…» «Just incredible,» Lydia said, looking around. «You did a huge job.» Olivia, entering her room, froze in place.
On the table lay new watercolor paints, books stood on shelves, and a cozy chair was nearby. «Is this all for me?» she asked in surprise, turning to Leonard. «Of course,» he replied with a slight smile.
«I want you to feel at home here.» Olivia approached the table, ran her fingers over the new paints, and said, not hiding emotions: «Thank you, Dad.» Leonard felt his heart fill with warmth.
These words, said with such sincerity, meant more to him than he could express. Lydia, meanwhile, went into her room. Her attention was drawn to the tea set, which she immediately recognized.
«You even remembered this,» she said, turning to Leonard. «You exceeded all my expectations.» He just shrugged, trying to hide embarrassment.
«I just wanted you to feel comfortable.» Lydia looked at him with gratitude, a warm smile in her eyes. She felt he was really trying.
In the evening, Leonard suggested celebrating the move with a family dinner. He ordered dishes from a restaurant but added some homey details: bread baked specially for him and Olivia’s favorite sweets. Gathering at the table, they felt a bit awkward, but gradually the tension disappeared.
Olivia was the first to break the silence: «I want to go to university,» she said, looking at her parents. «But I’m not sure yet what I want to be.» Leonard nodded, encouraging her.
«You have time to think.» «And remember, I’ll always help you with this, whatever you choose.» Lydia, sipping tea, began to talk about how hard it was to raise Olivia alone.
«Sometimes it seemed I couldn’t cope,» she confessed. «But now that you’re here, Leonard, I feel we can cope together.» Her words touched Leonard to the depths of his soul.
He understood how hard it had been for her all these years and felt guilty for not being there. «I promise,» he said, looking at Lydia. «From now on, you’ll never be alone.»
These words created a special atmosphere of warmth in the house. They felt like a real family for the first time in many years. The next day Leonard returned to the office.
He entered the building with an unusual lightness for him. His secretary Sarah immediately noticed the changes. «Mr. Sullivan, you look different today.»
«Has something happened?» she asked with a smile. Leonard pondered for a moment, then replied: «Yes, Sarah.»
«I have a daughter.» The secretary froze, not immediately understanding what he said. «A daughter? That’s amazing news.»
«Congratulations!» she said sincerely. Leonard smiled…
