After years of trying and praying, Simon and Claire were finally approved to adopt. That’s when Sophie, a wide-eyed 4-year-old with a shy smile, came into their lives. The moment she ran into Simon’s arms, he felt it—she was his daughter, no question about it.
At first, life felt like a dream. But just weeks into their new chapter, things began to shift. Claire grew distant. Irritable. She seemed overwhelmed, even resentful—especially toward Sophie. Then one morning, after Sophie accidentally spilled paint on Claire’s cherished wedding dress, everything snapped.
Claire gave Simon a chilling ultimatum: “It’s her or me.”
