30 Days Until He Loses Me by Aaren Collins novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14

She had even gone out of her way to buy two cans of infant formula.

When she visited yesterday, Abigail had already gained some weight.

Looking at her, Abigail finally resembled a normal, adorable baby.

When she checked out, she saw an advertisement on the screen and bought some nutritional supplements before heading to the orphanage.

But this time, the orphanage director, Salomé Morel, did not allow her to see Abigail.

“Ms. Delgado, Abby has already been adopted. The adoptive party has expressed that they do not wish for anyone to bother them in the future.”

Felicia was stunned. “How could it happen so quickly? When I came yesterday, you didn’t tell me anyone wanted to adopt Abby. What about the paperwork? Was everything processed according to the proper procedures? Do they meet the requirements?”

She had cared for Abigail for so long that she had developed some feelings for her.

Although a stable family was much better than her own situation, constantly running back and forth.

But she simply could not let go of Abigail.

“If someone is able to adopt, the procedures are complete and legal. You can rest assured about that.”

Disappointment lingered in her chest, and she stubbornly asked, “Then can I meet the adoptive parents?”

“Sorry, Ms. Delgado, we can only tell you that the adoptive party is a responsible father, although there is no mother…”

“How can that be?!”

Felicia abruptly interrupted the director, whose expression also turned unpleasant. “If you were unwilling to part with her, you could have adopted her yourself before. Now that she has a family, are you trying to obstruct the process?”

Felicia apologized sincerely, “Sorry, Madame Morel, I was just anxious.”

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“I just want to make sure the person adopting Abby is truly… kind…”

She voiced her concerns.

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Not only in America, but in countless countries, there were cases of pedophiles deliberately adopting children to harm them from a young age.

Especially since shocking incidents were still circulating online, she had to be cautious.

“So you said the adoptive party is a single man, which makes me very uneasy.”

Salomé’s expression softened slightly. “The adoptive party’s financial situation is much better than yours, and once Abigail is adopted, she will no longer be undocumented. She will have French citizenship, and in the future, she may not even be American.”

“His situation is quite special. He used to have a family, but a fire took away his wife and daughters. So, he wants to adopt a child and care for her as his own daughter.”

Felicia listened, but her brows furrowed.

Clearly, he was a bereaved father with good conditions, and she should have felt reassured. Yet her heart grew increasingly anxious.

“So I can’t see Abby again?”

Salomé hesitated for a moment. “Perhaps, it can be arranged for you to meet once more.”

Since Abigail arrived, Felicia’s contributions of money and effort had not gone unnoticed.

She also knew Felicia wanted to adopt Abigail.

But after all, Abigail and Felicia had no actual blood relation.

Adoption could only proceed according to legal procedures.

“Alright, thank you for your trouble.”

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Felicia nodded and left the formula and supplements behind. “Maybe the children will find them useful.”

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A week later, Felicia finally received another message from Salomé.

She said the adoptive parent had agreed, and they could meet Abigail and the adoptive parent

once.

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So, Felicia rarely refused a colleague’s invitation to work overtime.

“Sorry, I really have something to do today.”

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Her colleague nodded in disappointment and patted her shoulder. “OK, Felicia, I will miss you.”

Felicia was both amused and exasperated, and could only promise to help with the next shift.

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