After adopting a special needs girl abandoned near the church, a widowed father’s world was transformed into heaven. He was shaken five years later when her birth mother appeared on his doorstep with an unusual demand. “Boy, wait here, Boozo. You must not leave… I’ll return, “Daniel said to his dog as he escorted his 7-year-old daughter into the church. Daniel and his little girl Emily went to the church to commemorate his dear wife Sandra’s second death anniversary.

The scent of scented candles filled the peaceful vestibule. As Emily fidgeted with prayer pamphlets on the bench, the hall echoed Daniel’s chants. “Emily…Shhh! Fold your hands together in prayer. Leave it alone “Daniel stated. His dog’s loud barks startled him as he closed his eyes to continue praying. Daniel sensed something was wrong and went outside to investigate.

Daniel exited the entrance, startled, and arrived at a secluded spot near the patio, curious to find out what had piqued his dog’s interest. “Is it a child? Oh, dear, you must be disoriented “He was ecstatic. “Hey, sweetheart, where is your mother?” he asked a little girl in a wheelchair, who appeared to be younger than Emily. “Mama left me here,” the girl sobbed. “She said she’d come back for me, but she hasn’t.”

As Daniel approached the girl, he noticed a basket with a note nearby. It said, “Please take Sophia home whoever finds her.” I am unable to raise her. I left a few items that belonged to her. Thank you and God bless! —Yours Faithfully. “Is that it? How can a mother be so cruel to her child, especially a disabled child? “Daniel fumed, flipping the note to see if anything else was written. Nothing else was available.

Daniel had already struggled to raise Emily on his own. He couldn’t get over Sandra’s death and decided to devote his life to raising his daughter on his own. He was torn between leaving an orphaned Sophia and taking her home after discovering her. “He should be able to help,” Daniel grumbled as he stormed into the church to meet the priest, who also happened to be a close friend.

“Please send the girl with me… “Boozo, stand guard. If you want to keep her, MARRY ME!” demanded the mother. I’ll return right away.” “And I discovered this note, Father Benjamin. I’m at a loss for what to do now “Daniel informed the priest. “I believe this is what God wants you to do,” Father Benjamin said. “You brought this child here, and I believe only you can provide a better home for her. Daniel, take her with you.” Daniel was encouraged by Father Benjamin’s words.

He decided to adopt Sophia, which made Sandra happy because Emily had always wanted a younger sister. But a tragic accident took her away, and her wish went unfulfilled. As a result, Daniel mistook Sophia for a love token from his late wife, Sandra. “Is she staying with us, papa?” Emily inquired as Daniel introduced her to Sophia.

“That’s right, honey. She will be your younger sister. I want you to play with her and treat her nicely when she comes home, okay?” “Alright!” As Daniel and the kids left the church, a woman’s silhouette vanished behind one of the pillars. She’d been keeping an eye on Sophia the whole time, making sure she was in good hands. Daniel placed Sophia in a known foster home and legally adopted her six months later.

With the arrival of the girl came new hopes and responsibilities for Daniel. He was overjoyed to see Emily and her new baby sister spending their childhood together. To see his children happy was his proudest achievement as a single parent. Five years passed, but the happiness in Daniel’s home did not. He’d started a new business a year after Sophia was born and had become a successful businessman.

He moved into a larger home, and many women wanted to date him, but he refused because he still loved Sandra. Furthermore, he questioned whether the woman he married would be nice to his children, so a second marriage was out of the question. On Christmas Eve, an unexpected nightmare arrived on his doorstep, interrupting his joy during Sophia’s 10th birthday celebration.

“Yes, how may I assist you?” he inquired of the stranger standing on his doorstep. “I’M SOPHIA’S MOTHER, IVY…AND I’VE COME HERE TO TAKE HER WITH ME,” the lady replied, shocking Daniel. “What about Sophia’s mother? Why should I trust you? Where have you been for so long? “He was startled and sweating when he exclaimed. “Yes, I’m her mother,” Ivy confirmed, holding up an old photograph of Sophia as a baby.

Daniel couldn’t believe what he was seeing. He continued to sweat for the next few seconds, thinking about how his little world would be empty without Sophia. “If you still have any doubts, you can ask her. She must remember me because she was five years old when I abandoned her near the church!” Daniel asked Sophia if the woman in the photo was her mother, with the vague hope that Ivy was lying. “Yes, I recognize her…my she’s mother,” the girl said, startling Daniel to his core.

“She was the one who had abandoned me near the church that day.” “Heard for yourself?” Ivy exclaimed. “Send the girl with me…and $150,000 in cash. Alternatively, if you want to keep her, MARRY ME!” “$150,000?! And will you marry me? Both will never happen. And the girl will not accompany you! “Daniel became enraged and immediately reached out to Father Benjamin.

“You either give me the money and the child, or you marry me in order to keep her. Otherwise, I’ll sue you. I’m going to have you arrested for kidnapping my daughter “Ivy made a threat. Daniel had no idea how to deal with this unexpected turn. Father Benjamin arrived moments later, relieving him of his burden by revealing who Ivy was and what she was after. “Ivy? What exactly are you doing here? “After recognizing the woman, the priest exclaimed.

“Benjamin, Father??? What exactly are you doing here?” Ivy screamed. “Do you know her, Father Benjamin?” Daniel chimed in, perplexed. “Yes, Daniel, I recognize her. Isn’t it you, Ivy Simpson, whom my good friend Thomas adopted 30 years ago? Thomas and his wife raised you as if you were their child. But on your 18th birthday, you robbed them and eloped. What occurred to you?”

Ivy began living on her own after eloping with Thomas’s money and his wife’s jewels the night after her 18th birthday party. She was in a relationship with a man when she became pregnant. Her boyfriend left her, but she decided to have the baby anyway. She gave birth to Sophia, a baby with special abilities. Despite having raised the child alone for five years, she decided to divorce her in order to move on with another man.

“…And he promised marriage. I was with him for five years before he dumped me with a mountain of debts. I was by myself when I remembered my daughter. I looked for Daniel. He’d moved, and I was finally able to find him. When I discovered he was wealthy and widowed, I reasoned that I could use this opportunity to make money and settle down “Ivy revealed herself. “Why do you even ask, Daddy? Of course, I require your assistance. I’m not accompanying her.

She may have given me birth, but she was never my mother. You brought me up. My mother and father are you. I can’t go on without you. I adore you. Please remove her. I’m not interested in seeing her.” “Sophia? What exactly are you saying? I’m your mom!” Ivy screamed. “Did you not hear the girl? I’ll call the cops if you don’t leave! “Father Benjamin raged.

Ivy stormed out, frustrated and enraged, threatening to take them to court. But she didn’t stand a chance because Sophia was legally adopted, and she refused to accompany Ivy when the judge asked. Daniel’s unexpected storm had passed. He sold his house and flew abroad with his children to avoid Ivy stalking them again. Ivy, on the other hand, has begun dating a wealthy man, and only time will tell what fate has in store for her!