I fell in love with Molly the moment I met her. She was pregnant, and after her boyfriend left, I asked her to marry me, wanting to be there for her and the baby. Molly hated her pregnancy and struggled to care for Amelia once she was born, but I loved Amelia like my own.

Five years later, Molly wanted a divorce, saying she regretted having Amelia. She quickly got back with her ex, Tanner, while Amelia and I struggled. One day, Molly returned, demanding Amelia back.

In court, I feared losing my daughter, but Amelia spoke up. She told the judge that I was the one who cared for her, made her breakfast, and protected her at night, while Molly was absent. She wanted to stay with me, her real parent.

The judge, considering Amelia’s testimony, granted me full custody. Molly was stunned, and Amelia ran into my arms, finally secure. As we left the courtroom, I knew our lives had changed forever, but we’d face the future together.