Myka and James Stauffer were the picture of the 21st century American Dream: happy marriage, beautiful kids, and a self-built YouTube vlogging empire. At the center of it all was Huxley, an adorable young boy they adopted from China. Huxley was more than just their star — he was their son. Until one day, he wasn’t.
After growing their YouTube channel, popular vloggers Myka and James Stauffer announce their plan to adopt a child from China.
Though the adoption helps grow the Stauffers’ channel, after two years, Huxley suddenly disappears and all videos of him go private.
With fans and the press concerned about Huxley’s welfare, the Stauffers finally update their followers.
Myka and James Stauffer were the picture of the 21st century American Dream: happy marriage, beautiful kids, and a self-built YouTube vlogging empire. At the center of it all was Huxley, an adorable young boy they adopted from China. Huxley was more than just their star — he was their son. Until one day, he wasn’t.
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