The threats became increasingly personal. Frank visited Emily’s workplace and left documents containing photographs of me, Anna, and Emily. A message warned us to stop investigating the past. I forwarded everything to Detective Harris, determined to let professionals handle the evidence rather than confront Robert myself.

Evelyn discovered that Rebecca Sloan had once claimed approximately $200,000 from a real estate transaction involving Frank’s company. Robert’s name appeared in related filings, although that alone proved nothing. Investigators were examining whether the financial disputes, missing woman, and suspicious property documents were connected. At Aunt Ruth’s farmhouse, Anna told me how she had rebuilt her life after leaving Robert. She reminded me that my marriage didn’t define my entire existence. I had spent eleven years building a cleaning business, caring for others, and supporting myself. Those accomplishments remained mine, regardless of what Robert had done.