After enduring her husband’s infidelity not once but twice, a woman made the painful decision to divorce him. Though she walked away with alimony, she lost custody of her daughter, Kelly, in a bitter court battle. Worse, her family sided against her, leaving her isolated as Kelly grew up under her father’s influence.
Years later, Kelly—now thriving in her career—reached out, hoping to mend their relationship. But when she asked her mother for financial help with grad school, the response wasn’t unconditional. Her mother agreed, but only if Kelly gave up her inheritance, leaving it instead to Laura, the goddaughter who had been her steadfast support.
The family was split. Was it fair to prioritize loyalty over blood? For the mother, the answer was clear: love doesn’t erase the past, and forgiveness sometimes comes with conditions.
