Huxley followed his parents into the house, stepping into an entrance hall where wooden stairs curved gracefully toward the second floor, their polished surface gleaming under the soft light of a wrought-iron chandelier. To the left, an arch opened to an enormous living room, its modern design a surprising contrast to the house’s ancient stone exterior. He’d expected rustic stone walls and heavy wood everywhere, picturing a cramped, medieval space, but instead, sleek furniture and clean lines do