Woman secretly records adopted child who wasn’t who she claimed to be

Relief surged through her, softening the ache she had carried for years. She knew adoption would be grueling—especially across borders—but with James standing beside her, she felt ready to brave whatever lay ahead, determined to bring this little girl home.

The Smiths plunged into the adoption process, only to find themselves overwhelmed by endless paperwork. Forms demanded every corner of their lives be exposed—financial records, medical reports, psychological assessments.