( A jest it may be, though Javert doesn't necessarily disagree with it. He stares solemnly, neither working nor speaking for a moment before answering, roughly, )

Only when I received word of her kidnapping. I had no care for her otherwise.

( Perhaps he should have. There are many things he would have done differently, now, knowing what he does. )

The mother had given the child over an innkeeper and his wife. As I understand it, they took care of her in the mother's stead. I do not know why you would care.