I turned to Megan once more. “I’m taking Sophie. This isn’t her home anymore.”

Megan’s eyes filled with tears, but she nodded, knowing there was nothing she could say to repair the damage done. “Please, let me talk to her.”

I hesitated, then gently set Sophie down. “Go on, sweetheart. I’ll be right here.”

Sophie walked slowly to her mother, and they hugged. Megan whispered apologies, promises of change. But I knew trust wouldn’t come easily. Trust had been broken, and it would take more than words to mend.