Simon and Claire longed for a child. After years of heartbreak, they finally adopted little Sophie—a sweet, wide-eyed girl who clung to Simon like she already knew he was her dad.At first, everything felt perfect. But soon, cracks appeared.Claire changed. Her warmth faded into resentment. When Sophie accidentally stained Claire’s wedding dress with paint, Claire snapped. She demanded they,

give Sophie back.“She’s ruining everything,” Claire said. “Either she goes, or I do.”Simon didn’t hesitate. “She’s my daughter. I’m not giving her up.”Claire left.Three weeks later, she came back, full of apologies. But Simon couldn’t forget how easily she walked away—not just from him,