Claire’s heart broke when her son, Ethan, refused to accept his newly adopted sister, Lily. His resentment grew, culminating in a shouting match where he demanded Claire take her back. The next morning, Claire woke to find both Lily and Ethan gone. Panicked, she searched the house, then spotted Ethan pushing Lily’s stroller outside.
Ethan confessed he had taken Lily for a walk to feel what Claire felt. He wanted to help, so she wouldn’t have to later. Claire, relieved and emotional, hugged him tightly.
Ethan admitted his fear of losing her love, and Claire reassured him that love grows, not shrinks, with a bigger family. Later, Claire found Ethan reading a bedtime story to Lily, his fear transformed into love. The family’s bond had deepened, and their love was stronger than ever.
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