Cynthia was raised by her stepmom Ana from age 7, after her biological mother moved away. At 28, while planning her wedding, Cynthia’s mom gave her an ultimatum: exclude Ana or I won’t come. Wanting her birth mother present, Cynthia told Ana, “Blood is blood.” Ana smiled — and didn’t attend.
On the wedding morning, Ana called Cynthia and said, “One day you’ll understand that a mother is the one who raises you.” Then she vanished — left Cynthia’s father, took her things, and disappeared without a goodbye.
Cynthia broke down in tears. Her wedding was ruined. Now, she’s left questioning: Did I betray the woman who was truly there for me?
