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for adoption with the full intention of reuniting with them in the near future. She is so sure of this that she resists family life within the loving embrace of Missie, the
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because you’re related by blood." Belinda shows Missie a note written by her father. Belinda can't read, but is sure the note explains how he'll come back for her and Jacob. Missie then reads her the note, and
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