The Photograph That Led Me to My Twins—and the Letters My Mother Hid for Three Years

Eleanor cried once on the telephone.

I did not rush to soothe her.

For the first time, I understood that allowing another adult to be disappointed was not cruelty.

PART 10: ELEANOR WITHOUT AN ENTOURAGE

Eleanor eventually asked to meet Savannah alone, with no attorneys unless Savannah wanted one present.

Savannah chose a neutral office, not her home.

Lucas accompanied her to the building but waited elsewhere.

I was not invited into the meeting.