Tony never imagined meeting his fiancée Carol’s grandmother would end their romance. After three years together, Tony was excited but nervous to meet the matriarch. Despite Carol’s reassurance, the night took an unexpected turn when Tony spotted a familiar photo in Grandma Emily’s house—a photo of him as a child.
Shaken, Tony revealed the birthmark on his arm, matching the boy in the photo. Grandma Emily confessed that her grandson, Karl, had been kidnapped years ago. After a DNA test, it was confirmed: Tony was Karl.
The revelation meant Tony and Carol were first cousins, making their engagement impossible. Heartbroken, they parted ways. Though Tony gained the family he always longed for, including reconnecting with his parents and siblings, he had to let go of the love of his life.
Years later, Tony attended Carol’s wedding, knowing he would never stop loving her, even as they moved forward in separate paths.
