My Adopted Daughter Was Washing Dishes While the Other Kids Opened Christmas Gifts—Then She Asked a Question That Broke My Heart

not temporary. You are not less important. You are not second place.”

“But Grandma said blood matters.”

Alejandro fought to keep his voice steady.

“No.”

He shook his head.

“Love matters.”

She stared at him.

“Really?”

“Yes.”

“More than blood?”

“Much more.”

Her chin trembled.

“I tried really hard to be good.”

That sentence hurt more than anything else.

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