How do you know what was in her heart? Negligent, yes, but I suspect she wanted someone to find and care for her child, and her - shall we say - prayers were answered.
Her behavior was deplorable, even criminal, but far worse has been done to many children with no legal repercussions. It's a schmaltzy story, granted, but thank God it turned out okay.
“Her behavior was deplorable, even criminal...””
That’s what I’ve been saying.