DADADEL
Mia and Mark’s dream of having a child consumed their hearts, pushing them to explore every possibility to make it come true.
Despite countless attempts to conceive and significant expenses on fertility treatments and IVF, they eventually had to accept the heartbreaking reality—they wouldn’t have a biological child.
Adoption became their next hope, but it was a challenging road. Mark, preoccupied with running his business, left the bulk of the adoption process to Mia. She tackled the tedious paperwork, contacted agencies, and pored over lists of children longing for a loving home.
Amid her search, one child caught her eye—a three-year-old boy.
Initially, the couple hoped to adopt an infant, but the rarity of such opportunities led them to consider a toddler. Mia couldn’t stop staring at the boy’s photo. His sky-blue eyes captivated her, making her feel an inexplicable connection as if she’d known him forever.
Finally, after navigating the lengthy adoption process, they brought Sam home.
Sam was an adorable, affectionate child who quickly settled into his new home. Within weeks, he was already calling Mia “Mom,” bringing immense joy to her heart. For Mia, becoming a mother was a dream come true, and she finally felt complete.
Life seemed perfect—until one fateful evening changed everything.
That night, Mark volunteered to bathe Sam, much to Mia’s delight. She saw this as an opportunity for father and son to bond. But moments later, Mark’s frantic shout shattered the calm.
“We must return him!” Mark yelled, startling Mia.
Confused and alarmed, Mia asked, “Mark, how can we return a child?”
Mark’s response stunned her. He confessed that the experience of raising a child was overwhelming, and he couldn’t handle it.
Mia’s heart broke at Mark’s sudden change of heart, but she sensed there was more to his outburst. Unable to shake her suspicions, she spent the night awake, piecing things together.
Sam had a distinct birthmark on the sole of his foot. Mia realized it bore an uncanny resemblance to a birthmark Mark also had. Her instincts urged her to investigate further.
The next morning, Mia confronted Mark, demanding the truth. Mark confessed he suspected Sam might be his biological son. The birthmark had sparked his fear, and panic overwhelmed him.
He admitted to having a one-night fling years ago during a difficult time in their marriage. This betrayal came during Mia’s struggles with IVF—a time when she was most vulnerable.
Mia was devastated by Mark’s actions. Although he regretted his betrayal, she couldn’t forgive him for his infidelity and for wanting to abandon Sam to cover up his mistake.
Mark relinquished his parental rights, allowing Mia to become Sam’s sole guardian. While Mark maintained limited contact with Sam, Mia knew she had made the right decision for her and her son.
From that moment on, Mia focused on building a life filled with love and stability for herself and Sam, free from the shadow of betrayal.
