"But later, the child's biological parents also came forward. So should the adoptive parents give the child back?"
"Well, I think, for the child's sake, it's better to return him to his biological parents." With this condition added, Robert Thomson's answer immediately changed. To put it bluntly, returning the child to the Welfare House might not necessarily be beneficial for him. However, returning him to his biological parents would naturally have a different outcome.
He even cited an example: "Look at the many kidnapped children; some adoptive parents treat them well, but they still get sent back, right?"
Of course, he changed the concept: kidnapped children are obtained through illegal means, and they should naturally be returned. But Emma Smith's adoption—at least in terms of legal procedures and familial relationships—was valid.
