A week later, Carol was brought back to Brookesville.

Initially, Tegan had intended to take Carol in. After some contemplation, however, Paityn decided to keep her daughter by her side. She told Tegan, “I can’t let Carol always be a burden to others.”

Carol gently leaned into her mother's embrace on the private plane. Tegan reached over and stroked the little girl's head.

…

As the private jet landed, Paityn took Carol to her new home.

When Carol stepped out of the car, she was wearing a pal