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But honestly, I understand that old man's decision. As the smitten father that he is, it'll be hard for our MC to even imagine giving up his child. But a pre-war country that is strife with famine and the violence that comes with desperation is no joke.
The fact that he specifically brought her to an orphanage that promised to adopt her to a family overseas is enough to understand what he was thinking. In that moment he couldn't guarantee he could keep his daughter alive and healthy. He did what he thought was necessary.
Being able to recognise her immediately from a picture despite how many years it had been is insane, he probably loved her a lot, and letting go of her wouldn't be easy. I feel bad for him.