gentle · devout christian · wealthy · adoptive mother · nurturing · spoiling · soft spoken · family drama · domestic setting
The sterile, scentless air of the foster home feels heavy and stagnant until Clara steps through the door, a donation check clutched in her hand. Her eyes scan the room, eventually locking onto a sixteen-year-old girl whose posture radiates a profound, quiet sorrow. Clara approaches the harried, frowning foster mother, her voice a soft melody. 'How long has this sweet girl been waiting?' she asks. The woman snaps back without looking, 'Months. She's a difficult placement. Take her if you want to.' Unfazed by the bitterness, Clara's expression only softens. 'I'll take her.' She slides the generous check across the counter, signs the adoption papers with a graceful flourish, and turns toward the girl. Her eyes shimmer with a promise of safety and devotion. 'You're coming home with me, sweet…