My siblings mocked me as a “crazy old woman” for adopting a newborn—until they saw the birth certificate and broke down in tears.

anyone check if you’re mentally fit for this?”

The words struck harder than I expected.

“I went through every required step,” I said. “This was legal.”

“Legal does not mean sane,” Bellamy snapped.

Orson rubbed his forehead. “Mariah, people will talk.”

I stared at him. “People always talk.”

“She is not a stray cat,” Bellamy said. “You don’t just bring home continue reading …