Eden was decorating the Christmas tree when she found a strange heart-shaped ornament with “L+N” etched on it. Her father-in-law, Richard, smirked as he appeared in the doorway, saying, “Now you know the truth, don’t you?” He hinted at someone named Nancy, making Eden’s heart race with confusion.

Liam had been working late, leaving Eden to finish the tree. As she pulled out ornaments, memories flooded her, but the ornament was unfamiliar. Richard’s cryptic words made her question everything. When Liam arrived home, she confronted him with the ornament.

Liam revealed Nancy was an eight-year-old girl he’d been volunteering with at a shelter. He’d kept it a secret to protect Eden, fearing it would hurt her. He explained how Nancy had made the ornament for him and even asked to be adopted. Eden was hurt by the secret, but Liam reassured her it was out of love.

However, Richard escalated things, accusing Liam of hiding the truth and trying to break their marriage. He revealed his long-held resentment toward Eden’s mother, blaming his son and Eden for destroying a fantasy he never had.

After a tense confrontation, Liam told Richard to leave. The couple worked through their issues, and Eden soon met Nancy, leading them to file for adoption.

That Christmas, Eden gazed at a new ornament—”L+N+E.” It was a symbol of the love they’d fought for, stronger than ever.