Ten years after vanishing, Sara’s ex-fiancé, Daniel, reappears demanding custody of their son, Adam. As Sara fights to protect their life, secrets unravel, revealing Daniel’s true motives.
Yesterday, as Adam got ready for school, the doorbell rang. Expecting a neighbor or mail delivery, I opened the door to find Daniel, older but familiar, standing beside a sharp-looking lawyer.
“Why are you here?” I asked, heart pounding.
“I’m here to take back my son,” Daniel said bluntly. His lawyer handed me legal papers, words like “custody” and “court” blurring before my eyes. The life I’d built was under threat.
Ten years ago, Daniel left without a trace, leaving only a note: “I’m sorry, but I have to go.” I became Adam’s sole caretaker, facing legal battles to adopt him officially. I won, and he became mine in every way that mattered.
Now, Daniel’s return wasn’t about love but money—Adam had inherited a fortune from his late maternal grandfather, and Daniel wanted it.
In court, Daniel’s lawyer painted him as a man ready to step up. My lawyer, Judith, exposed the truth: Daniel had learned of the inheritance and wanted access to it.
The judge turned to Adam, now thirteen. “Who do you want to live with?”
Adam stood tall. “Sara is my mom. She’s been there for me. I want to stay with her.”
The judge ruled in our favor. Daniel left without looking back.
Outside the courthouse, Adam asked, “What about the inheritance?”
“It’s yours,” I said. “For your future.”
He smiled. “My future is with you, Mom.”
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