It confirmed that an amended birth record had been created for Austin after his adoption, as expected, but the supporting documentation had been submitted through Marianne Voss’s agency.

There was no record in the material released to us of a direct conversation with me or a verified independent witness to my alleged consent.

The letter didn’t accuse anyone.

It simply identified gaps.

Daniel considered that progress.

I considered it eighteen years late.

Then another piece arrived, this time from Caroline.

She called me before mailing it because she was ashamed she hadn’t found it sooner.