Adopting Sam felt like a dream come true after years of infertility struggles. I fell in love with his shy smile and ocean-blue eyes, but bringing him home uncovered secrets that shattered my marriage. My husband, Mark, seemed nervous, and his reaction after seeing Sam’s birthmark—a match to his own—revealed the shocking truth: Sam was Mark’s biological son from a past affair.

Mark confessed to a one-night stand he had hidden from me, leaving me devastated and furious. His coldness toward Sam and refusal to face his responsibility drove me to file for divorce. Mark walked away, leaving me to raise Sam alone.

Despite the heartbreak, Sam and I thrived together. He called me “Mom” within weeks, and we built a life filled with love and laughter. Mark’s absence became a blessing, allowing me to form an unbreakable bond with the son I was meant to have.

Love isn’t always perfect, but it’s a choice I make every day. Watching Sam grow into a kind young man, I know I made the right one—I will always choose him.