What happens when love turns conditional?

When the baby you carried as a surrogate is deemed “unwanted”? That was the heartbreak Abigail faced when her sister Rachel, after struggling with infertility, rejected the baby Abigail birthed for her — simply because it was a girl.

Abigail and Rachel had always been close, sharing everything — clothes, secrets, dreams, and an unshakable bond. But when Rachel had a series of miscarriages, the joy they once shared about motherhood seemed out of reach. Her grief deepened with each loss, and eventually, she withdrew from life and family. That was when Jason, her husband, suggested surrogacy.

After some thought, Abigail agreed to carry the baby for them, even though she already had four children of her own. The pregnancy brought her sister back to life, with Rachel painting the nursery and eagerly preparing for the baby. Abigail’s boys grew excited, each claiming to have a role in the baby’s life.

But on the day of delivery, something went terribly wrong. After the baby was born — a healthy girl — Rachel and Jason arrived at the hospital, their faces filled with shock and disappointment. “This isn’t the baby we expected,” Rachel said, her voice cold. “We wanted a boy. Jason needs a son.”

Jason, refusing to meet Abigail’s eyes, walked out. Rachel, too, seemed resigned to abandon her daughter. “We’ll find her a good home,” she whispered, “someone who wants a girl.”

Abigail, furious and heartbroken, told them to leave. Later, surrounded by her own family’s love, she realized that the baby, whom they named Kelly, would be loved unconditionally — even if Rachel couldn’t see it. She made the decision to adopt Kelly, no matter what.

Days later, Rachel came back, tearful and regretful. She had left Jason and realized that her daughter was perfect, and that she had made a terrible mistake. Slowly, she began to rebuild her relationship with Kelly, while Abigail and her family supported her through the transition.

Rachel became the mother Kelly needed, and Kelly, surrounded by the love of her cousins, blossomed into a joyful child. Abigail watched her sister reclaim her motherhood, reminded that sometimes, family is about more than meeting expectations — it’s about choosing love, no matter the circumstances.