“We understand the terms completely,” Rachel said.

“The original parents filed a voluntary termination to protect their financial assets,” the judge said.

He leaned back in his tall leather chair and shook his head.

“I’ve never seen parents abandon a sick child to protect a college fund.”

I gripped the edge of the heavy wooden table.

“They made their choice,” I said.

Judge Harper looked straight down at me.

“Are you comfortable with this permanent placement, Hannah?” he asked.