I Agreed to Be a Surrogate for My Brother-in-Law and His Wife – But When He Saw the Baby, He Shouted, ‘There’s Been a Mistake!’
It was supposed to be the happiest day, but I stood in stunned silence, holding the baby Liam and Sarah had longed for, as they walked away. Nine years of marriage had taught me I’d heard it all—until Mark asked if I’d be a surrogate for them.
They’d tried everything—IVF, adoption—but nothing worked. The offer included full medical coverage and enough to secure our daughter Emma’s college fund. After weeks of tears and research, I agreed, hoping to give them a chance at happiness.
The pregnancy went smoothly, and when the baby arrived, she was healthy—but her skin was darker than expected. Liam and Sarah refused to accept her, claiming, “This isn’t our child!” DNA tests proved otherwise, but they still rejected her.
Mark confronted Liam, but he refused to bring the baby home, fearing gossip. Weeks passed with the little girl in our spare room. One night, I suggested adopting her, and Mark agreed. Months later, she officially became ours.
Emma embraced her instantly, and our family felt complete. Liam and Sarah paid the surrogacy fee but stayed distant. Their absence stung, but we realized we didn’t need their approval—we had everything we needed right here.
