I was ecstatic to be home after my brother’s wedding, eager to see my fiancée, Carol. She greeted me warmly, and everything seemed perfect. However, things changed when I found a note under the toilet seat. It read:

“Hey, I know you guys are engaged now and everything. But you have to know that this woman took everything from me. From bro to bro, please make sure you get a prenup before signing the marriage documents. Sorry for such a weird spot for the note, I don’t have your number. Call me if you want to know more: (XXX) XXX-XXXX.”

The note was from Carol’s ex-husband, Kevin. My fiancée had always described their split as amicable, but this note told a different story. I called Kevin, who explained how Carol had funneled money from their joint account before divorcing him and taking half of everything. He urged me to get a prenup.

Conflicted, I confronted Carol. She insisted Kevin was abusive and that she left to escape his control, saying,

 “I didn’t want to burden you with my past.”

After investigating further, I discovered both sides had complexities. Carol admitted to taking the money but claimed it was to escape.

In the end, I asked Carol to sign a prenup. She agreed, though hurt by my request. Our relationship changed, and trust became a challenge to rebuild. Despite this, we remained committed to trying, hoping love could overcome the doubts. Only time would tell if our love could truly overcome this trial.