Judge Stops Adoption Hearing After Mom Yells Three Words

Her old family

Emily could piece together what the orphanage manager had said to the judge, but Kevin was still in the dark. Before Mrs. Collins could respond, young Chrissy spoke up. “Mrs. Collins doesn’t like me talking about my old family,” she said innocently, her words hanging heavily in the room. Emily’s breath hitched. “Your old family?” Judge Dupree asked gently. Chrissy nodded. “Before I came here,” she said, her voice tinged with sadness.