Amber stared at Ariana with a sharp gaze. "What do you mean?" she asked, unsure.

"I'm going away," Ariana replied again, deliberately repeating her words even though she knew Amber had heard them before. "As soon as the adoption papers are out, I'm leaving."

Amber continued to look at her, confused. "Where are you going?" she asked, anger rising again. "Where do you want to go? Your family, your home, everything is here," she reminded her.

"I've consulted with a doctor, Amber. I can't stay here ...