Chapter 12 - EXPANDING THE FEDERAL INVESTIGATION
By midnight, federal agents raided St. Jude’s Hospital in Atlanta, seizing thirty years of archived medical ledgers.
The Department of Justice launched a massive task force dubbed "Operation Stolen Hope" to investigate high-society baby trafficking.
News networks across the country provided continuous coverage of the expanding national scandal.
Dozens of Wealthy Families Implicated in Illegal Adoption Ring, national news banners declared in bold text.
Clara returned to Atlanta, sitting beside Lily’s bed in their sunlit suburban home as the little girl slept peacefully.
Julian walked into the room, holding two cups of warm tea, setting one gently on the nightstand beside Clara.
"The federal prosecutors said my mother is facing life in prison without parole," Julian informed her softly.
"She deserves every single day behind bars, Julian," Clara replied, gently caressing Lily’s soft brown curls.
"I know," Julian agreed, leaning down to kiss Clara’s cheek with deep, profound devotion.
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"Tomorrow, we file the final legal paperwork to restore your name on her official birth certificate."
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