the open sky. Eyes that seemed somehow familiar. She felt an immediate connection, as if her soul had recognized his before her mind could catch up.
His name was Sam.
A Family, At Last
Ella and Eric brought Sam home.
From the very beginning, Sam was everything they’d hoped for—curious, affectionate, full of life. He fit into their home as if he’d always belonged. Within weeks, he was calling Ella “Mom.” Her heart swelled every time she heard it.
Eric, too, seemed to be adjusting well. He even offered to give Sam a bath one evening. Ella smiled, thinking that a little father-son bonding time would bring them even closer.
But what happened in that moment changed everything.
“We Have to Return Him.”
Just as Eric helped Sam out of his clothes and into the bathtub, Ella heard his voice—loud and sharp.
“We have to return him!”
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