Seventeen years later, their peaceful world was disrupted when a wealthy stranger named Elijah arrived, claiming to be Matias’s uncle. He revealed that Matias’s birth mother, young and scared, had left him in Lucas’s care to ensure he had a better life. Now, after years of searching, Elijah wanted to take Matias back to provide him with opportunities beyond their small fishing village. Though Lucas’s heart ached at the thought of losing his son, he knew Matias had the right to learn about his past and explore the life his birth family could offer.

Matias, torn between the love he had always known and the unknown world waiting for him, decided to leave with Elijah but promised to return. At first, he called frequently, sharing stories of his new life, but as time passed, the calls grew fewer and the distance between them widened. Lucas carried on with his daily routines, but the house felt emptier than ever, the garden overgrown, and the chickens quieter. He tried convincing himself that Matias had found the life he deserved, but deep inside, he feared he had truly lost his son.

One evening, just as unexpectedly as he had first arrived, Matias returned, standing at Lucas’s doorstep with tears in his eyes. He admitted that the luxury and grandeur of his birth family’s world could never replace the love and warmth of home. “You’re my father,” he said, his voice breaking, “the only one I’ve ever needed.” Overcome with emotion, Lucas embraced him, knowing that their bond was unbreakable. No matter where Matias had come from, his heart would always belong in the home they had built together.READ MORE BELOW