When Ivy lent her sister $25,000 in a moment of crisis, she never imagined the only thing she’d get back was silence. But three years later, betrayal had bloomed—and so had Ivy’s resilience. Now, karma has come to collect, and Ivy faces a choice: can forgiveness grow where trust once withered?

It began when Ivy sold her flower shop—her pride and joy—and finally felt financially secure. That’s when Lisa called, panicked about losing her home. Ivy didn’t ask many questions. She trusted her sister. She wired the money the next day, along with a basic written agreement, believing family meant something.

But months turned into years. Excuses replaced updates. Ivy watched from a distance as Lisa flaunted weekend getaways and Rick drove a new SUV. When she finally brought up the loan at Thanksgiving, her sister scoffed. Rick shrugged off the agreement. Ivy left before dessert, heartbroken but clear-eyed.

Eventually, Ivy cut ties. She rebuilt her business—and herself. Karma caught up when Lisa and Rick faced IRS trouble, job losses, foreclosure. One day, Lisa called again, desperate for help. Ivy refused, gently but firmly. It wasn’t revenge—it was balance. And months later, when Lisa showed up at Ivy’s workshop asking to learn, Ivy said yes. Not because she owed her—but because growth deserves a chance.