Derek Bernard made headlines when he left his $300M mansion, while his daughter Carla slept in the cold. Everyone pitied Carla and mocked Derek, but someone knew more about Carla than anyone else.

Derek had been orphaned young and struggled in New York, eventually building a fortune. Success made him arrogant, treating his wife Elena poorly. When she got pregnant, he demanded an abortion. Elena refused and left, determined to raise her child alone, but she died shortly after giving birth. The nurse, Catherine, named the baby Carla and placed her in a nursing home, visiting frequently.

Curious about her parents, Carla fled the home at ten, wandering the streets and struggling to survive. She worked for Josh, earning just enough to get by. One wintry evening, she saw her picture in a newspaper. The article revealed Derek as her father, now deceased. Determined to learn more, she sought out the journalist, Erica Fisher.

Denied entry at Erica’s office, Carla was about to leave when Erica recognized her. Over coffee, Erica shared the truth about Derek’s abandonment and his mistresses. Carla, overwhelmed, accused the media of failing her mother, but Erica explained they learned the truth too late. Erica, having a similar past, wanted to help Carla and handed her a $1 million check from a GoFundMe campaign.

Carla was stunned by the generosity. Erica suggested she use the money for her education and to help Catherine, who had been like a mother to her. Moved, Carla saw a path forward and a chance to honor the woman who had cared for her.