Financial Hurdles
When Roger mentioned financial complications, the tone of the conversation shifted. His vague admission hinted at something deeper than simple avoidance or misunderstanding. I realized this wasn’t just about emotions or responsibility—it was tangled in money, power, and control. The idea unsettled me, especially as thoughts of Jacob surfaced. I could sense there were agreements or pressures I didn’t yet understand, decisions influenced by finances rather than care. This revelation added another layer to the story, snapping yet another piece into place and reinforcing the feeling that my past had been carefully managed without my consent.
Financial Hurdles
Forcing A New Reality
As Roger continued, the truth didn’t arrive all at once but assembled itself piece by piece, each revelation shifting my understanding of my own history. Everything I had accepted as normal now felt distorted, reshaped by Jacob’s influence and hidden choices. I felt betrayed, but also strangely validated, knowing my instincts over the years hadn’t been wrong. Greg remained quiet beside me, absorbing the same information, his presence steady and grounding. With Roger’s account filling in critical gaps, I felt myself bracing for a reality I could no longer ignore or deny.
Forcing A New Reality
