The Heartbreaker (Amish Country Brides) by Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann

Author:Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: christian romance, christian fiction, amish romance, amish fiction, amish book, amish love story, amish author
Publisher: Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann

SEVENTEEN

Michael tapped his fingers on the desk as he waited for someone to pick up on the other end of the line. He really shouldn’t have sprung for a hotel, but he needed privacy and this was likely where he’d be able to acquire some. Since his cell phone had been damaged in the motorcycle accident, the only phone he’d had access to was the phone shanty. He couldn’t chance anyone in the g’may finding out about his business, so he’d opted for this.

He blew out a breath when someone finally answered. “Hello. I need to know how I can get information about a baby that was put up for adoption about four and a half years ago.”

There was a pause on the other end of the line. “What kind of information are you looking for, sir?”

“Who he was adopted by. Where he lives now.”

“And who am I speaking with?”

“My name is Michael Eicher. The baby’s biological father.” He squeezed his eyes shut, shunning the tears that threatened. To think that he actually had a son. And with Miri, of all people.

“I’m sorry, sir, but that information is classified.”

His heart plunged into the pit of his stomach. “Don’t I have any rights as a biological parent of the child?”

“Sir, if your child was given up for adoption, you no longer have any rights.”

But… “I didn’t even know about the pregnancy. I had no idea she’d had a baby.”

“I’m sorry, I don’t think I can help you. When your child was offered up for adoption, your parental rights would have been terminated.”

“Even if I didn’t know?” This didn’t make any sense to his thinking. “Wouldn’t I have had to sign something?”

“Not if you couldn’t be located or if you weren’t named as the father.”

“What do you mean?”

“If a woman states that the father’s identity is ‘unknown’ or if the proper channels have been implemented to locate the father and they have failed, there is something called ‘involuntary termination of parental rights’ whether you personally agreed or not.”

“That’s absurd! So I can’t even see him? Like ever?”

“I’m afraid adoptions are sealed cases. We look after the child’s best interest and I’m not sure that would be in the best interest of the child. Besides, if it was a closed adoption, there’s nothing you can do until the child turns eighteen.”

“Eighteen?” He couldn’t help his raised voice. Neither could he fathom waiting to see his son until he was eighteen. Wait. “But you said if it was closed. Is there a possibility it wasn’t?”

“It’s not probable, but yes, it is possible.”

“And if it’s not closed?”

“Then there might be options.”

Michael nodded. “Okay. Options. That’s great.” He rubbed his hands together. “How can I find out?”

“If you’re in contact with the birth mother, you could ask her.”

He thought on the situation. Could he derive that information from Miri without her suspecting something? “And what if I can’t get the information that way?”

“We will have to do some investigating into the matter and then get back to you.

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