Gina Heslop
Once, there was a family with a special tradition. They passed down a beautiful sapphire ring to the oldest daughter on her 11th birthday. This ring meant a lot to them because it belonged to their grandmother. When Lily turned 11, she received this precious ring, even though she was adopted. Lily loved the ring so much that she wore it on a chain around her neck to keep it safe.
But one day, Lily came home from spending time with her aunt, Mia, looking sad and upset. She barely said hello to her parents before running to her room in tears. When her mom went to check on her, Lily revealed that Aunt Mia had taken her ring away.
Aunt Mia believed that since Lily was adopted, she shouldn’t have the ring because it should only stay in the blood family. Lily’s mom, however, reassured her that family is more than just DNA.
The next day, Lily’s mom demanded the ring back from Aunt Mia. But Aunt Mia refused, saying she would only return it if she had a daughter first. Lily’s mom threatened to involve the police if the ring wasn’t returned, but Aunt Mia thought she was overreacting.
The family got involved, with Lily’s grandmother siding with Aunt Mia, saying that it was about preserving tradition. Lily’s mom, though, stood firm, believing that family is about love, not just blood.
