The Two Babies I Found Alone on a Plane Eighteen Years Ago Came Back Into My Life With a Document That Changed Everything

they need to do is sign a paper acknowledging me as their legal mother. Then they inherit everything.”

Sophie was the first to speak. Her voice was steady.

“And if we don’t sign?”

Alicia shrugged with practiced calm.

“Then the estate goes to charity. You receive nothing. I receive nothing. Your grandfather’s wishes are simply lost.”

I had heard enough.

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