Chapter 207

This time, Calla had an unexpected gain. Hazel casually mentioned that Casper was adopted from Happy Hearts Orphanage in Riverford.

Hearing this news, Calla was so excited that she couldn't sleep all night. The next morning, she skipped work and headed straight to Happy Hearts Orphanage.

Everything went smoothly at the orphanage, and Calla soon met the principal. She explained her purpose, saying that she once had a child whose fate was unknown. She wanted to check the adoption records from the previous winter.

The principal, Betty, was a woman in her 50s. She wore gold-rimmed glasses and was neatly dressed, with a kind face and approachable demeanor.

Hearing Calla's request, Betty readily agreed. She had someone bring the records of infants received and adopted at that time.

When Betty handed the record book to Calla, she felt its weight, and her hands trembled slightly.

"Ms. Sherman, please take a look," Betty said with a smile.

Calla lowered her head and began to leaf thro