In the months that followed, Ethan’s schemes collapsed. His mistress left, the dream home fell through, and he ended up broke and alone in a motel. Meanwhile, Kate rebuilt her life, closing accounts, filing for divorce, and reclaiming her peace.
Then came an unexpected knock. On her doorstep stood Gail—Ethan’s real mother—who confirmed she had long distanced herself from him because of his manipulative ways. With tears in her eyes, Kate listened as Gail offered to make amends and start fresh. Over tea and scones that morning, Kate realized something powerful: lies may have stolen her past, but honesty had given her a new beginning.
