I married my childhood friend from the orphanage — The next morning, a knock at the door changed everything

My name is Claire, I’m 28 years old, and I know the foster care system all too well.
By the time I was eight, I’d already moved so many times I couldn’t even remember. I learned very early on not to get attached. People say kids like me are “resilient,” but in reality, we just learn to pack our bags quickly and not expect anything.

Then I met Noah.

He was nine years old, calm, with bright eyes, sitting in a wheelchair that made adults uncomfortable and children perplexed.

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