Leila at Home

Leila returns to the quiet woodlands near Richmond, where the soft green of spring has given way to the amber hues of early autumn. The modest, picturesque house buzzes with the warm welcome of her cousins—Matilda, ever eager, and little Alfred, bustling about with youthful energy. Together they reunite with Selina, whose voice has finally returned, filling the household with a newfound cheer that lifts Leila’s spirits.

In the days that follow, the girls explore the cheerful school‑room, share simple games, and tend to the household’s modest chores, each moment a gentle reminder of home’s comfort. Their conversations blend gratitude, light‑hearted teasing, and the tender worries of childhood, creating a vivid portrait of a family learning to cherish the ordinary joys of togetherness.