"Wyatt, I understand how you feel, but raising a child is too hard. It's not the same as raising a pet. Remember Serena Lynch? After she took in that child, her already difficult life became even harder. She even had to worry about the kid while we were fleeing for our lives. If it weren't for Annie, Serena Lynch and Chase Underwood would never have gotten separated from us."
Miles's words hit home for everyone. Chet Lawrence kept his head down; after all, he was the one who had brought the baby back. He felt he had caused trouble for everyone and was overcome with shame.
"I know. I can be indifferent to adults and the elderly, but a newborn baby... I just can't bring myself to stand by and do nothing. She's just so pitiful."
Everyone else felt the same way, but faced with reality, they were often forced to make the most practical choice.
"Let's find the parents first. If we can't, we'll decide then." The group chattered away, giving Evelyn a headache.
