Emily had raised her sister’s daughter for five years, pouring every ounce of love into the child who’d become her entire world. Then a stranger appeared at her doorstep with documents, tears, and an impossible claim that shattered everything Emily believed about her sister’s pregnancy.
When my older sister Laura told us she was pregnant, our whole family was thrilled for her. She was 33 years old, steady, responsible, and always the one who took care of everyone else.I remember hugging her so tightly when she shared the news.”Finally, Laura,” I whispered into her shoulder. “It’s your turn to be happy.”