Katie’s mom always promised the family’s lake house would be hers. When she handed over the keys, Katie spent a year — and her entire savings — restoring it. But months after finishing, her mom demanded she move out so her sister Sarah could have it “because she has kids.” Katie later learned they’d planned all along to turn it into a hotel, using her renovations to save themselves money.

Heartbroken, Katie cut ties with them. Years later, she married Ethan and welcomed a daughter — proof her infertility had never been the problem. One night, Katie discovered Ethan had unknowingly bought the same lake house after its hotel venture went bankrupt. It was neglected and falling apart, but it was hers again.

Standing there with Ethan and their child, Katie realized the lake house wasn’t just a home — it was a symbol that she had survived betrayal and rebuilt her life. They vowed to restore it together, stronger than before.

As for her mom and Sarah, their hotel failure had already ruined them. Katie didn’t care anymore. The lake house was back where it belonged — and this time, no one could take it from her.