The aunt thought she was helping with a simple family favor—but instead, she uncovered a long-buried secret the family had spent years trying to hide.

could begin the legal process to bring him home.

When it was explained to him, he did not jump up or ask about toys, a new school, or what his bedroom would look like.

He only said:

“So I am going to have dinner every day?”

Andrés knelt in front of him and held him.

“Every day, champ. And breakfast. And lunch. And a packed lunch for school.”

That night we continue reading …