Linda’s early years were marked by hardship and emotional turmoil. As a child, she was placed in a group home by her older sister, Amanda, and the bond between them was strained from the start. Though their arguments subsided when Amanda left for college, tensions would always resurface during visits. Their mother, Meredith, held onto hope that the sisters would one day reconcile. “No matter what, stick together,” she would often say.
When Meredith fell seriously ill, she turned to Amanda with a heartfelt request: “If anything happens to me, promise you’ll come back for Linda.” Tragically, Meredith passed away, and Linda found herself alone once more, placed in a local shelter. She waited for Amanda to fulfill the promise, but when Linda called after Amanda’s graduation, the call was cut short—and never returned. Over time, the sisters became completely estranged.
After a year filled with uncertainty and loneliness, Linda’s life took a hopeful turn when a kind-hearted couple, Tim and Gabby, welcomed her into their home. They offered her the stability and love she had longed for, and supported her through college and beyond. “We’ll always be just a phone call away,” Gabby told her—a simple phrase that meant the world to Linda. With their encouragement, Linda built a fulfilling career as a real estate agent in her hometown, helping families find homes where they could feel safe and secure.
Yet, memories of her past lingered, especially when she passed by the local nursery. The sight of newborns reminded her of the uncertain start she once faced.
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