Ten years after vanishing, Daniel, Sara’s ex-fiancé, appeared at her doorstep with a lawyer, demanding custody of their son, Adam. Shocked, Sara confronted him. “You have no right!” she exclaimed, heart racing.
Daniel’s lawyer handed her legal papers filled with daunting terms: custody, court. Memories of the life she built flooded back—after Daniel’s abrupt departure, she fought fiercely to adopt Adam, the boy who had become her everything.
In the courtroom, Daniel claimed to want to reconnect. But as Sara’s lawyer, Judith, revealed the truth—Daniel’s return coincided with Adam’s inheritance from his late grandfather—it became clear he sought money, not love.
“His absence speaks volumes,” Judith argued, while Daniel squirmed under scrutiny.
When the judge asked Adam to speak, he rose, his voice trembling but resolute. “Sara has been my mom. I don’t want to live with him.”
The courtroom fell silent. The judge’s expression softened as Adam’s words resonated.
“Thank you, Adam,” she said. “Your choice is clear.”
The ruling favored Sara. As Daniel left, a shadow of the man he once was, relief washed over her.
Outside, Adam smiled at her. “I’m glad it’s over, Mom.”
“I’m proud of you,” she replied, pulling him close.
Adam’s face grew serious. “What about the inheritance?”
Sara smiled softly. “It’s yours for your future. My path is with you, always.”
