Over time, Mike and Rob formed a bond, but at 15, Rob suddenly left, leaving behind a heartbreaking letter. Julia later discovered that Mike had manipulated Rob into believing she’d be happier without him, secretly arranging for him to live with an aunt.
Years later, Julia’s friend Schuyler uncovered the truth when a wedding invitation from Rob arrived. Rob had spent years believing his mother no longer wanted him, a lie Mike had fed him. Determined to reunite, Julia reached out and revealed everything.
She divorced Mike, sold their home, and moved next to Rob, rebuilding their bond. Attending his wedding, she embraced her new role as a grandmother, proving that love and persistence can mend even the deepest wounds.