We adopted a 3-year-old boy, and when my husband tried to bathe him for the first time, he yelled, ‘We need to take him back!’
Mia and Mark longed for a child, but after failed attempts and expensive treatments, they decided to adopt. Mia took charge of the process, and one child—a toddler with striking sky-blue eyes—captured her heart. Despite initially wanting an infant, they welcomed Sam, a sweet little boy, into their home.
Sam quickly settled in, calling Mia “mom” within weeks, and the couple felt their family was complete. But one evening, everything changed.
Mark, while bathing Sam, suddenly insisted they return him. Shocked, Mia demanded an explanation. Initially, Mark blamed feeling overwhelmed, but Mia suspected something deeper. That night, she recalled a birthmark on Sam’s foot, identical to one on Mark’s. Confronted, Mark confessed.
During Mia’s IVF struggles, Mark had a one-night affair, unaware it resulted in Sam’s birth. Learning the truth devastated Mia—not only had Mark cheated during her most vulnerable time, but he also tried to abandon Sam to cover it up.
Mia chose to end their marriage. Mark relinquished his parental rights, allowing Mia to raise Sam as her own. Though Mark remained in limited contact, his actions left a lasting impact.
Mia knew her decision was right. She prioritized Sam’s well-being and embraced her role as his mother, proving love and integrity could overcome betrayal.
