Forbidden bonds
"Noah, I have something to tell you."
Noah looked up from her suitcase, sensing the unusual seriousness in her mom's tone. "What is it, Mom?"
Her mom took a deep breath as if gathering her thoughts. "Mr. Wills—well, your stepfather—he’s bought you some new clothes, shoes, and accessories. They’re all in the wardrobe."
Noah froze, the sweater clutched in her hands. "What? Why would he do that?"
"I think he just wants you to feel welcome and comfortable here," her mom said gently. "You don’t have to worry about your old clothes if you don’t want to. Everything you need is already here."