Chapter 28 - THE BLOOD USED TO FORGE FAMILIES.
A genetic audit showed Ethan had been listed as a biological relative in twelve separate guardianship cases.
The records were impossible unless his samples had been copied and reused.
Ethan remembered giving blood during a childhood medical study funded by the Harrington Foundation.
Mrs. Harrington had signed the consent.
“I was told they were screening inherited disease.”
Leah answered, “Working parents are blamed for every form they cannot understand. Wealthy parents sign one and call themselves deceived.”
The society used Ethan’s genetic profile to fabricate kinship links between donor families and workers’ children, making private placements appear familial.
Victoria’s samples had been used too.
Neither sibling had known, but both benefited from trusts attached to the placements.
The council placed their inherited assets under victim review.
Helen Ward appeared by secure video.
She admitted building the system.
“I believed children were safer with families who had resources.”
Denise stared at her.
“You measured safety in square footage.”
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Helen revealed one placement was real.
Ethan was biologically related to Leah.
