Money?” Olivia was stunned. Linda was manipulating her own son to steal from the family that loved him. She rushed to the door and confronted Linda. Calm but firm, Olivia said, “I heard everything.” Linda broke down, admitting she was drowning in debt. Olivia offered to help—but on one condition: Josh would stay with them, and Linda would never involve him in anything like this again. Josh, overhearing the conversation,
ran into Olivia’s arms, sobbing. “I didn’t want to steal. I’m so sorry.” Olivia hugged him tightly. “You don’t have to be sorry. You were trying to protect someone you love. But now, we’ll protect you.” From that day forward, Josh’s light began to return—and Olivia knew her place in his heart was exactly where it belonged.