It showed an intention to obstruct contact, not exactly how every search had failed.

But together with the forged letter and my father’s correspondence, it gave us concrete grounds to ask for an official review.

“Can we remove the forged letter?” I asked.

“We can request that the file be supplemented and that its authenticity be evaluated.

The original may need to remain preserved as evidence of what happened.”

Tobias touched the photocopy.

“I don’t want it destroyed.

I want it labeled correctly.”