The next morning, Riley woke up with a newfound sense of determination.
Her conversation with her mother had given her a lot to think about, but most importantly, it had given her a direction.
If they were going to win the adoption case for Sam, they needed to prove beyond any doubt that they were the best possible family for her.
And that meant taking action.
She glanced at the clock—7:30 AM.
Ali was still asleep beside her, his arm lazily draped over her waist. She smiled, brushing a strand of hair from his forehead. He looked so peaceful, so at ease.
But they didn’t have time to be lazy today.
They had work to do.
With a deep breath, Riley carefully slipped out of bed and grabbed her phone, opening up her notes app. She had a plan.
Step One: Secure a More Stable Environment
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