When my dying mother-in-law, Colette, called late one night, I never expected her to confess a secret that would turn our lives upside down. Colette revealed she had a daughter, Claire, before Dawson was born and gave her up. Claire had recently found her and needed a kidney transplant.

Colette asked me to help, but when Dawson overheard, he claimed his mother was lying. Still, I believed Colette and decided to meet Claire in secret. Upon meeting her, I was shocked by how much she resembled Dawson. Claire confirmed that Dawson knew about her but had distanced himself after their mother’s revelation years ago.

Determined to help, I promised to get tested for the transplant. When I told Dawson, he broke down, admitting he had kept the secret out of shame for his mother’s actions. Eventually, Dawson agreed to meet Claire, and they began the painful process of rebuilding their relationship.

Now, as we wait for the test results, I hope Dawson and Claire find the connection they’ve both been missing for so long.