Life as a single mom had always been challenging, but I believed I’d finally found stability when Rowan entered our lives. He was charming, attentive, and made me feel seen after years of carrying the weight alone. My daughter Ivy, home from college, was cautious from the start. She noticed things I overlooked—his watchful eyes, his habit of steering conversations away from money matters. I dismissed her worries, wanting to believe I had found real love.
One evening, I returned home to find Ivy gone. Rowan calmly told me she had “left,” claiming she was being difficult. The next morning, Ivy finally answered my calls and revealed the truth: she had discovered loan and credit documents in my name, with forged signatures. When she confronted Rowan, he reacted harshly and forced her to leave. She’d taken photos of the documents before leaving, giving me undeniable proof of betrayal.