The judge ruled in Rhea’s favor: full custody, the house, and child support. Outside the courtroom, Mark hugged his mother tightly. “I’m glad I get to stay with you,” he whispered. That night, they finally baked the gooey cookies Mark had been dreaming of. As they laughed in the kitchen, Rhea realized Damon hadn’t broken her. Instead, she and her son had built something stronger: a home filled with love, truth, and hope for the future.