As I walked through the orphanage, I couldn’t shake off the feeling that I was staring at my own child. The little girl’s crescent-shaped birthmark on her wrist was the most striking similarity. Her hair, smile, and eyes were all eerily familiar.
My first wife, Caroline, and I had a short-lived marriage. We came from different worlds and never quite clicked. After she gave birth to our daughter, Olivia, we parted ways and lost touch.
I later met Claire, and we balanced our lives perfectly. She formed a strong bond with Olivia, and our little family felt complete.
A year into our marriage, we decided to adopt a child. Claire wanted a bigger family, and adoption seemed like the perfect option. Little did we know, life had a surprise in store for us.
At the orphanage, we met Mrs. Alvarez, a kind-hearted woman who welcomed us with open arms. As we interacted with the children, I felt a tap on my shoulder. A little girl asked if I was a new father, and when I turned to look at her, I was stunned. She was the spitting image of Olivia.
The little girl introduced herself as Angel, and as I shook her hand, I noticed the same birthmark on her wrist as Olivia’s. I was baffled, wondering what was going on.
Claire noticed my confusion and joined me. We decided to speak with the orphanage manager, who revealed that Angel was abandoned at the orphanage as a newborn. The date of her arrival was eerily familiar – it was the same day Olivia was born.
I knew I had to speak with Caroline, my ex-wife. Despite not having spoken in five years, I couldn’t ignore this revelation. She had answers to the questions swirling in my mind.
When I asked Caroline about Angel’s identity, she was speechless. After some prodding, she broke down in tears and revealed that Angel was our biological daughter – Olivia’s twin sister. Caroline had given birth to twins five years ago but decided to keep one and give the other up for adoption.
Fortunately, I found my daughter, and Claire was overjoyed that we decided to adopt her. The moment Angel and Olivia met was unforgettable. Olivia was stunned, remarking that it felt like looking at herself in the mirror. Angel smiled throughout the entire conversation.
Our family was now complete. I never imagined that our desire to adopt a child would lead me to my own biological daughter. Life is full of surprises, and this was one I would never forget.
