I thought I was ready to marry Carol until I found a note at her place that turned my world upside down. The note, taped under the toilet seat, was from her ex-husband, Kevin, warning me to get a prenup because Carol had taken everything from him.

Shocked, I called Kevin, who revealed that Carol had secretly funneled money out of their joint account during their marriage and took half of everything in their divorce. My heart sank as I listened, but I needed more information before confronting Carol.

When I brought it up during dinner, Carol denied Kevin’s claims, saying he was abusive and trying to ruin her happiness. Torn between their conflicting stories, I decided to investigate further. I spoke to mutual friends and dug through old records, uncovering a complex truth. Kevin had been controlling, but Carol had also taken advantage of the situation.

Finally, I confronted Carol with my findings. She admitted to taking money from Kevin but insisted it was to escape his control. Begging for my forgiveness, she swore things would be different with us.

Feeling conflicted, I decided to follow Kevin’s advice and asked Carol to sign a prenup. Though she agreed, the trust between us was damaged. Our relationship wasn’t the same, but we were committed to trying. Only time would tell if love could truly conquer all.