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“You have to let us! He and my daughter love each other, and we’re the only people he knows! My husband can teach him English, and help him with studies!” Mrs. Afton shouted. The child services officer still seemed unchanged.
“Please, I’m begging you!” She said. The officer seemed to soften, and William let loose a small smile.
“An officer will be at your house tomorrow. If they find it fit for a child, and see you can care for him, we’ll go through the process of confirming you for adoption. However, we cannot check you currently, so the child will sleep here tonight.”
Mrs. Afton felt a pang go through her heart, but somehow she also felt relieved.
They had a chance. He’d be allowed to live with them. They could help a child.
