“Many adopted children subsequently cannot become truly close to their birth mothers, even when they are absolutely sincere with each other,” Joel noted. “That’s why I wasn’t initially thrilled with your idea of finding her.” I was afraid that you were simply trying to find a replacement for Lorna. “I never set such a goal,” Daisy gently ran her fingertips over his preoccupied face. “To be completely honest, I don’t need another mother.” I was attracted by the process of searching and revealing the secret. What a mystery!..