My Stepfather Kept Me from My Mom’s Hospital Room — But She Left Me a Final Gift He Couldn’t Control

I always had an unbreakable bond with my mom. After my father left us, we became even closer, sharing everyday routines filled with love and laughter. When she later met Donald, her future husband, I was supportive—he seemed kind, respectful, and genuinely interested in both of us. But as time passed, his demeanor changed. He…