Anne stepped off the train, her eyes wide with wonder. The world was so big, so green, so unlike the orphanage she'd left behind. With her small suitcase in hand, she took a deep breath and walked towards the man holding a sign that read 'Cuthbert'.

Matthew had expected a boy, someone sturdy to help with chores on the farm. Instead, there was Anne, her red hair as fiery as the setting sun. He scratched his head, unsure of what to do, but he couldn't leave this child all alone. 'Are you Mr. Cuthbert?' she asked with hope in her voice.

The ride to Green Gables was quiet, but Anne couldn't help but talk about everything she saw. Trees weren't just trees; they were tall guardians waving hello. Clouds weren't just clouds; they were fluffy ships sailing the sky. Matthew listened, a small smile growing on his face.

As they pulled up to the farm, Marilla came out to meet them. Her face was stern, and her eyes showed surprise. 'A girl?' she said. Anne's heart sank, but she met Marilla's gaze with as much courage as she could muster.

Over dinner, Anne chattered nervously, trying to prove she could be just as good as a boy. She talked of what she could do and how she could learn. Matthew watched her with kind eyes, while Marilla remained silent, her thoughts unreadable.

That night, Anne lay in a soft bed, a stark change from the hard mattresses at the orphanage. She looked out the window at the stars and whispered a silent wish that somehow, Green Gables could be her home.

Days passed, and Anne's presence became a whirlwind of laughter and stories at Green Gables. She made mistakes, like any child, but she always tried to make things right again.

One afternoon, Anne found Marilla in the garden. She sat beside her and started helping without a word. They worked in silence, but it was a comfortable one. It was a moment of connection without any need for conversation.

Matthew would find excuses to pass by the school on his way to town, just to see Anne's bright face as she told him about her day. He didn't talk much, but Anne knew he was proud of her.

Anne and Marilla began to read stories together in the evenings. Marilla was surprised at how much she enjoyed Anne's dramatic readings, and how the child's voice could make even the most boring tale seem magical.

One day, Marilla found herself laughing out loud at something Anne said. It was a sound that hadn't been heard in Green Gables for a long time. It was then Marilla knew, Anne belonged with them.

So it was decided; Anne would stay. Green Gables had found its new daughter, and Anne had found a place where she was valued for who she was. Together, they would face whatever adventures came their way.