She handed me a folded newspaper clipping.
My stomach dropped.
I’d kept it in a box at the top of my closet.
It was an article about the accident that killed Sophie’s biological parents, with a photograph beneath the headline.
Her mother and father, smiling together.
“I wanted my first family too,” Sophie whispered.
My anger vanished.
Before I could respond, Mrs. Parker picked up the classroom phone.
“I asked Mr. Harris to join us. I think the principal should decide whether this can be included in the project.”
A minute later, Mr. Harris entered.
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