As for Caleb, he became the quiet backbone of our family — the one who saw the danger, trusted his instincts, did the work, and then stepped into the spotlight to expose the truth with a courage I will never stop admiring. Without him, Arthur would have remained in our lives like a slow-moving storm, destroying piece by piece until nothing was left standing. Arthur himself disappeared after the wedding disaster — no calls, no apologies, no explanations. Just silence, which told us everything we needed to know. Rowan eventually moved into her own apartment, rebuilding her life on her own terms. Our relationship, once strained by secrets and manipulation, became stronger, more honest, more human. And me? I learned that performing perfection is the fastest path to losing your own voice. I will never again ignore my instincts to preserve appearances or to protect someone who doesn’t deserve protection. If I ever face another moment where truth flickers in the dark, I will not hesitate to turn on the light. Because love, real love — for yourself, for your children — doesn’t hide in shadows. It stands in full, unflinching clarity. And now, so do I.
