The Baby in Room 417 Wasn’t the Real Betrayal—The Name on His Birth Certificate Destroyed Everything

put him before you.”

“It felt like you did.”

“I know.” Her voice broke. “And I’m sorry.”

“Then tell me why.”

Silence filled the room.

Then she said something that I didn’t understand at the time.

“He was my safe place.”

A pause.

“If Mark comes around after I’m gone, don’t let him touch the blue box.”

I frowned.

“Uncle Mark?”

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