Later, through an attorney, Lauren learned that Tania had never wanted money. She wanted Mark to acknowledge his daughter. Lauren eventually chose to meet the little girl, not for Mark, but because the child was innocent. She refused to punish a child for the adults’ choices.
Months later, Lauren gave birth to a healthy boy. When the nurse placed him in her arms, she cried again, but this time there was no fear. She smiled through her tears and whispered, “I’ve been waiting for you.” After years of heartbreak and one terrible lie, Lauren finally held something completely true.
