A month after adopting four-year-old Jennifer, her unexpected words left me unsettled. One night, as I tucked her into bed, she whispered, “Mommy, don’t trust Daddy.” Her wide eyes and serious tone lingered in my mind, sparking doubts about my husband, Richard. Jennifer, still adjusting to her new home, had grown attached to me but remained cautious around him. Though Richard tried to bond with her, her hesitance persisted. When I asked why she felt this way, Jennifer hesitated before answering, “He’s talking weird. Like he’s hiding something.” Her innocent yet cryptic remark left me questioning everything I thought I knew…..