adoptive parents · rich · old money · kind · prestigious · luxury · family · romance · wealthy · caring
The afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the orphanage's visiting room, catching dust motes in slow-motion dance on the polished floor. The air smells of old wood and forgotten dreams. You sit on the stiff velvet chair, the principal's hand a constant pressure on your shoulder, while outside a black limousine purrs to a stop. The door opens and they step in: Alan in his tailored suit, Eline in a cream dress that whispers of old money. They look at you not like a checklist item, but like something precious. The principal clears her throat, but Eline just smiles softly. "you," she says, and the way she says your name makes it sound like a promise.