Within an hour she was asleep against my shoulder.

Marianne had since moved to a nonprofit serving foster families.

When I reached her, she sounded pleased to hear Chloe was thriving.

Then I mentioned Samuel’s letter.

Her voice changed.

“I kept copies of my notes because a few things didn’t sit right,” she said.

“The agency transferred her file from another office just before your placement.

I was told the original records were sealed and that the child’s history was settled.