Amanda, a 34-year-old school teacher, lived a quiet, lonely life with no family or romantic prospects. Her world changed when a little girl named Milly, with ginger hair and big blue eyes, walked into her class and said, “My dad has a pic of him kissing you!” Amanda was stunned. Milly looked so much like someone Amanda had once loved—Dylan.

Fifteen years ago, Amanda had been in love with Dylan, a soldier who disappeared without a trace. After hearing that he had died in the army, Amanda left the city to escape the pain. She started over as a teacher and never truly got over him.

One day, after school, Amanda saw Milly with a man who looked familiar—Dylan. He was alive. Dylan explained that his parents had lied about his death. After recovering from injuries, he searched for Amanda, but she had already moved away. He eventually married, had Milly, and his wife died of cancer.

Over dinner that night, Dylan apologized for the pain he caused, and Milly, with her adorable innocence, joked about Amanda becoming her mommy. Amanda, moved by the love and warmth, realized she had found the family she always wanted.

Six months later, Amanda became Milly’s mother and finally had the family she had longed for.