Chapter 11 - Dr Bell’s Files Reveal Another Child

Regulators recovered Bellweather files showing Laura’s genetic material
had been used more than once. Another embryo resulted in a boy named
Noah, whose parents had also been deceived. The adults protected both
children’s privacy and avoided direct contact without professional
guidance. Records showed Bell selected Laura’s material because it
lacked genetic markers he feared in the Whitmore and Carter families.
Laura said, “He treated me like inventory.” Claire replied, “And me like
May you like
a container.” The scandal was not Lily’s existence. It was the adults’
violation of consent.