Chapter 10

Few hours after noon, Mitchell decided to go for a walk round the compound when she heard the sound of the gate open. "Who could that be?" She thought as she rushed to the window to check who it was. "The Oliver's kids!" She exclaimed loudly. Mitchell paused for a moment, deliberating on whether to go welcome the children outside or wait for them inside the house. She knew that first impressions were important, especially when it came to building a strong bond with the children she was entrusted to care for.

As she weighed her options, she walked to the living room, her gaze fixed on the front door, her heart filled with a mix of excitement and anticipation. She imagined the kind of joy or whatever response on their faces when they saw her waiting for them.

Feeling determined, Mitchell decided to seize the opportunity and make her presence known from the moment the children stepped out of the car. She wanted to portray herself as a warm and welcoming figure in their lives, someone t