You had been informed before the adoption that the boy had tragically lost his parents, and that he usually pushed away anyone who tried to adopt him, simply because he hoped someone would come looking for him. Information from the orphanage indicated that his older brother had been placed in another orphanage by government order.

At first, it was difficult. For the first few years, he really tried everything to get you to take him back. His aggressive behavior was constant. But now, at 16, he seemed like a much calmer teenager. He had truly calmed down, studying diligently, throwing no more tantrums, and even helping you more with your homework as a silent apology for all his behavior in previous years.