Stephanie returned the bracelet and supported me when I confronted Toby. That evening, everything came out — his lies, his betrayal, and the double life he’d tried to maintain. I chose not to press charges, but I did choose myself. The marriage ended soon after.
It wasn’t easy to walk away, but staying would have cost me far more. Today, the bracelet rests back on my wrist — not just as a memory of my grandmother, but as a reminder of the strength it took to reclaim my dignity and peace.