Puzzled, she examined the image more closely and noticed two small initials, “A.M.,” carved into the saddle—initials that matched those of her ex-boyfriend. Though she dismissed it as an odd coincidence, her husband couldn’t shake the feeling that it symbolized lingering ties to her past. Despite her attempts to reassure him, the sight of those initials led to an irreparable rift, turning a peaceful moment into a symbol of mistrust.