Chapter 88

Claire's POV I stared at the adoption certificate my mother Susan had brought me. New Beginnings Adoption Center. The name sounded almost mystical, like something from a fairytale rather than a real place where I apparently began my life. "I looked it up online," I told my mother softly. "The center is still open. It's about five hours away by car." "Are you planning to visit?" Susan asked, her voice tinged with worry. I nodded. "Once I'm better, I need to visit. I need to know where I came from." My mother squeezed my hand, tears in her eyes. "You'll always be my daughter, no matter what." After she left, I sat alone in my hospital room, feeling empty. My baby was gone, my marriage to Lucius was effectively over, and now I discovered I wasn't even who I thought I was. Perfect timing, universe. Really perfect. A light knock interrupted my thoughts. Joey bounced in, her curly hair bobbing with each step. "Look what I brought you!" She held up a pendant. A crescent moon surrounded a blue