Alimony

"Rowan, you're being too wary," her mother said. "But since you mentioned that David is a good man, I think you should try to resolve your differences instead of rushing into a divorce."

Rowan was taken aback as the topic turned back to her marriage with David. She had asked Jason for his desires, not for her mother to intervene in her past relationship.

Taking a moment to collect her thoughts, Rowan realized she needed to be honest with her mother, even if it meant disappointing her. She didn't want her mother to keep holding onto the idea of her being related to David.

"Mom," she raised her head and looked her mother in the eyes, "I'm sorry if I didn't explain things earlier, but David and I have already divorced. We've signed the divorce agreement, and the legal procedures are almost completed. No matter how much you try to persuade me, it's not going to change that. Also, David being a good man is not the main concern here." She just wished her mother could understand and let her