After losing Sarah, I never thought I’d find love again. Grief made everything heavy—until Amelia came along, full of light and kindness. My daughter, Sophie, immediately took to her.

When we moved into Amelia’s inherited home after our wedding, everything felt perfect. Sophie adored her new room. But when I returned from my first work trip, she clung to me, whispering, “New mom is different when you’re gone.”

She said Amelia locked herself in the attic and acted cold, even scary. I’d noticed Amelia spending time up there before but never thought much of it. Still, Sophie’s fear worried me.

That night, I watched as Amelia slipped upstairs past midnight. I followed her quietly and burst into the attic—then froze.

It wasn’t something sinister. It was a magical playroom filled with Sophie’s favorite things.

Amelia turned, startled. “I wanted it to be a surprise,” she said. “I thought being strict would help her grow. I forgot what she really needs is love.”

The next evening, we showed Sophie the room. Her face lit up, and she hugged Amelia tight. “Thank you, new mommy. I love it.”

Later, as I tucked her in, she whispered, “New mom’s not scary. She’s nice.”