Eloise blinked, her eyes widening as her fingers gently brushed the top document. "Rachel... is this...?"
"The official adoption papers," I confirmed softly. "They're completely drawn up and ready. All you need to do is sign them, and Toby is officially, legally yours."
Tears shimmered in Eloise's eyes as she picked up the folder, holding it to her chest like a precious treasure. "I... I don't even know what to say. Thank you. Thank you so much."
"There's more," I added with a gentle smirk, pulling out the paper John had handed me earlier and laying it beside the folder. "I also talked to John today about housing. I know living in the castle is fine for now, but if you want a place of your own, this three-bedroom home is available just three miles from the new school. There are flexible
