Kate thought she had built a strong and loving marriage with Ethan. When he told her that his mother, Gail, had been diagnosed with a serious illness and needed expensive treatment, Kate didn’t hesitate to help.
She gave him her savings, worked extra jobs, and even sold cherished possessions to cover medical bills. Over the course of a year, Kate gave Ethan more than $100,000, believing it was all going toward his mother’s care.