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The couple's peculiar interest in the older girls felt unsettling.
The caretaker, though maintaining a smile, seemed to share the children's unease.
She continued with the adoption process, but Liz couldn't shake the feeling that this encounter might lead them down a path they weren't prepared for.
As the elderly couple stood before them, Liz couldn't shake the feeling that they weren't seeking children out of a desire for a family but rather for something they could provide.
Perhaps caretakers or assistants, given the visible signs of severe illness in the couple — sunken eyes, hollow cheeks, and pallid faces that deviated from the norm.
Despite the lingering unease and fear, Liz held onto a glimmer of hope, a desire to be chosen.
She was willing to take on the role of a caregiver or helper, especially if the family turned out to be kind.
