“Well, ladies and gentlemen, it seems to me that the case has been decided by the principal party,” the judge said. “I hereby overturn all claims of custody of the child Lily Grennbecker and confirm Kyle Greenbecker’s custody and adoption. That night, Kyle celebrated his victory in court and he and Lily spent the evening catching lightning bugs in the garden.
“Stars!” cried Lily. But for Kyle, the brightest star of all was his little girl.
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