We Adopted a 4-Year-Old Girl — Just a Month

After years of infertility, Simon and Claire finally adopt a little girl named Sophie. From the moment she runs into Simon’s arms, he knows she’s his daughter. But weeks later, Claire changes. She grows distant, resentful—then demands they return Sophie. A spilled-paint accident on her wedding dress becomes the breaking point. Claire gives Simon an ultimatum:

“Her or me.”Simon chooses Sophie.Claire leaves.Months later, Claire tries to return, claiming she was overwhelmed and ready to fix things. But Simon has seen too much—heard Sophie cry for her,