Woman Splits Rent with Boyfriend for Years, Then She Discovers Some Documents – Story of the Day
Lana, hesitant but persuaded by Ashton after eight months of dating, agreed to move into a city apartment and split expenses 50-50. Ashton handled the lease, claiming they’d pay rent to a landlord. For years, they lived contentedly, with Lana covering Wi-Fi and half the rent. When Lana proposed buying a house together, Ashton dodged the topic. One day, cleaning their closet, Lana found a deed revealing Ashton owned the apartment. Confronting him, she learned he’d used her “rent” to pay his mortgage, which was less than her contributions,
pocketing the rest. Furious at his deception, Lana demanded answers. Ashton admitted to saving his own money while she paid his mortgage. Feeling betrayed, Lana moved out to a hotel, then a new apartment, vowing to cut ties. Though she threatened a lawsuit, she sought closure, not revenge. Ashton later sent her thousands, repaying what she could’ve saved, but it was too late—Lana had moved on, reclaiming her independence from his lies.
