After her bitter divorce, Betty’s life revolved around raising her teenage son, Josh. He often dreamed of seeing his family together again, but that hope seemed impossible after his father, Derek, moved on with a new woman, Sylvia. When Josh met Sylvia, he found her kind, but it hurt when Derek introduced her as his “new mommy.” Not long after, Sylvia called Josh in tears—she was pregnant, and Derek had abandoned her. Josh felt torn but stayed in touch, worried for her and the baby.
Months later, Betty’s world turned upside down when Josh came home cradling a newborn. “Sorry, Mom, I couldn’t leave him,” he said firmly. The baby was Sylvia’s child—his half-brother. Sylvia was in the hospital, and Derek was nowhere to be found. At first, Betty resisted the idea of raising another child, especially one tied to her ex-husband’s betrayal. But when Sylvia tragically passed away, leaving the baby completely alone, Betty realized her son’s heart was in the right place.
Together, they chose to keep the baby, naming him Andrew. Josh, only sixteen, took on responsibilities far beyond his age. He went to school, worked part-time, and cared for Andrew with endless love. When he turned eighteen, he officially adopted his brother, with the support of his girlfriend, Emma, who stepped in as a loving mother figure.
Years later, Betty watched Andrew laugh and play with Josh and Emma at a picnic, feeling proud of the man her son had become. Then Derek called, asking for forgiveness and a place in Andrew’s life. Betty’s answer was firm: “It’s too late. Andrew already has a family that loves him.”
