All her life, May felt like second place in her family, overshadowed by her younger sister Stacy. The only person who truly saw her was Grandma, who gave her love and support when no one else did. But even Grandma once warned May about Henry, the man she married. May ignored the warning—until the day she came home and caught Henry and Stacy together in her bed. Pregnant and devastated, she packed her things and ran to Grandma, who took her in.

Not long after, Grandma revealed she was dying. Heartbroken, May cared for her through her final months, and when Grandma passed, May was left with her house and savings. At the will reading, her parents, Henry, and Stacy erupted in anger when they learned everything had gone to May and her baby. For the first time, May felt chosen—her grandmother’s love securing her future and her child’s.

Weeks later, Stacy appeared at her door in tears. Henry had cheated on her too, they’d lost their home, and she begged May for a place to stay. But May stood firm. After years of betrayal, she refused to bring chaos into her new life. The only help she offered was the number of a divorce lawyer. Stacy left in anger, but May didn’t waver.

Leaning against her door, May felt a strength she’d never known before. No longer overshadowed or treated as second best, she placed her hand on her belly and whispered to her unborn child: “We’re going to be okay.” In the stillness, she felt Grandma’s presence—proof that she was never truly alone, and never second place again.