CAROLINE
I'd never seen a place like that.
The home of a real family.
The one in Hawaii paled in comparison - and that one had really surprised me.
Everything, from the lived-in furniture to the pictures scattered on walls and shelves, from the two playful cats to the simple, informal way the table was set, screamed that there was only one rule in that house: to love and care for each other.
My astonishment must have been quite evident, because after lunch, as I was helping Sean's mum tidy up, she spoke up. "I guess this place is a lot different from the palace. You look a bit overwhelmed, sweetie".
"Absolutely," I smiled. "And I couldn't be happier about it. It's just ... I've never seen a house so warm and full of affection. The palace is a bit ... well, it's an official plac
