Because the birth date engraved on the back of that plate belonged to the child his family had mourned before she was ever [...]

“Mom said my real family would know me because of that picture.” The old man broke. Because there had only been one child [...]

If they say she died, do not believe them. Save my daughter. The old man broke. Because it was his daughter’s handwriting. Years [...]

If my daughter lives, never let them take her back. The older woman broke. Because it was her dead daughter’s handwriting. Years ago, [...]

Because the date engraved on the back of that plate was the birthday of the grandson his family had been told died before [...]

If she lives, keep her far from them. The groom broke. Because it was his late lover’s handwriting. Years ago, he had been [...]

If they say she died, they are lying. Protect my daughter. The old man broke. Because it was his daughter’s handwriting. Years ago, [...]

Not dead. Hidden. Mine. The old man broke. Because it was his daughter’s handwriting. Years ago, he had been told his granddaughter died [...]

Alive. The old man nearly collapsed in the middle of the market. Because years ago, he had been told his daughter’s baby died [...]

If she lives, never let them know whose child she is. The man broke. Because it was his late wife’s handwriting. Years ago, [...]