Is it the same cat?

Hi everyone! I need some advice.

A few months ago, I found a blind calico kitten and took her to the vet. They told me she’d most likely remain blind. Because of my busy schedule, I realized I couldn’t give her the care and attention she needed. So, I arranged for someone else to look after her and even offered to provide money monthly for her care.

Fast forward three months, and the person caring for her sent me a video. The cat in the video has me questioning if it’s the same one. The face looks similar, but the fur is quite different. The kitten I found had distinct white patches, but now the cat looks more black and orange, almost like a tortoiseshell cat.

Is it possible for a calico kitten’s fur pattern to change this much as they grow? Or could this be a different cat altogether? I’m worried the kitten might not be there anymore and this is a way to keep extracting money from me.

Has anyone else experienced something like this? Any advice or insight would be appreciated!