That night, Claire made a decision.
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The next morning, she visited Lily’s home. It was worse than she thought. Squalor. Alcohol. Anger.
“I need Lily’s documents,” she said firmly.
“Give me money,” the mother said.
Claire paid. Took the documents. Walked away without a word.
She started the guardianship process. Hired lawyers. Faced the system. Fought for Lily’s future.
On the first day of school, Claire returned to the cemetery.
“It’s done,” she said. “I’m taking Lily home.”
