We Thought Our Mother Abandoned Us—Until I Heard My Adoptive Mom Say, “Everything Went According to Plan”

with you instantly.”

My throat burned at the mention of Dad.

“He wanted children,” Clara continued. “He wanted a family. And when the agency said your mother’s situation was unstable, we applied.”

“But she came back,” I said.

Clara didn’t answer.

“She came back,” I repeated.

“Yes,” Clara said finally. “She came back.”

The kitchen seemed to tilt.

“She was too continue reading …