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A calmer environment \u2014 something Caroline\u2019s family rarely provided.<\/p>\n

When she returned to the room, Riley rolled her eyes. \u201cDon\u2019t act like we\u2019re strangers. We\u2019re family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Caroline kept her voice even. \u201cFamily doesn\u2019t make choices about my child behind my back. And they definitely don\u2019t tell her I don\u2019t care.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her father waved his hand dismissively. \u201cYou\u2019re exaggerating again.\u201d<\/p>\n

That was the breaking point.<\/p>\n

Caroline took a breath. \u201cPlease leave. All of you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Riley stepped forward. \u201cYou can\u2019t tell us we can\u2019t see our niece.\u201d<\/p>\n

Caroline didn\u2019t waver. \u201cI just did.\u201d<\/p>\n

There was something unshakeable in her tone \u2014 enough that, for once, they stopped arguing and walked out.<\/p>\n

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A calmer environment \u2014 something Caroline\u2019s family rarely provided. When she returned to the room, Riley rolled her eyes. \u201cDon\u2019t act like we\u2019re strangers. We\u2019re family.\u201d Caroline kept her voice even. \u201cFamily doesn\u2019t make choices about my child behind my back. And they definitely don\u2019t tell her I don\u2019t care.\u201d Her father waved his hand…<\/p>\n

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