[name_u]Esme[/name_u] [name_f]Adela[/name_f] Crofton (28) is Stephanie’s firstborn and Wendel’s stepdaughter. While she has vague memories of the early years of her life, this didn’t stop [name_u]Esme[/name_u] from always knowing she never wanted anything to do with her biological father - not that she ever uses such a word to address him, merely referring to him by his first name - and even influenced her own decision to become a therapist specialising in victims of domestic violence. She’s a huge advocate for survivors of any kind of abuse, being known for her slow approach to things so people feel comfortable opening up, and is completely devoted to her job.
Wendel’s arrival in their lives was something that didn’t surprise [name_f]Stephanie[/name_f] - she noticed her mom had been acting differently in the month before they were introduced, and accepted him in their lives happily, being glad to see the confidence in finding love again had returned. She also grew up developing close bonds with her cousins, especially [name_u]Cleo[/name_u] thanks to them only being a year apart in age, and they’re frequently on the phone to each other discussing fashion; as it’s something Esme’s absolutely into as well.
The most recent major development in her life has been Esme’s decision to start a family. She’s gone through a round of IVF and has just received the news it’s been a success and she’s now expecting her first child! Telling her parents and siblings is something she’s been building up to, primarily looking for help from her best friend - who lived in an apartment block 5 minutes away from Lilias’s’ house where [name_u]Esme[/name_u] has dozens of happy memories - who’s a party planner and has a real talent for delivering big news. Her infamously impatient streak means [name_u]Esme[/name_u] knows she’s going to have a gender reveal early, just so she can lower down her extensive list of potential names - one of which was gifted to her beloved Siamese cat, [name_f]Thalia[/name_f].