Kate Kasten and her boyfriend Richard Darren Emery looked the picture of happiness.
Richard, known as Darren, was sweet and loving, and doted on Kate’s children, 10-year-old Jonathan and eight-year-old Zoe, as if they were his own.
But life hadn’t been easy for Kate, 39, and her kids.
Kate had been married to the love of her life, Kory – but when he was diagnosed with cancer, their world crumbled apart.
He battled the disease for six long years, and Kate cared for him.
But in April 2017, aged 43, he passed away. Kate, Jonathan and Zoe were heartbroken.
Dealing with their dad’s illness for most of their lives, the sweet kids had an adorable bond and helped each other through the tough times – and Kate and Kory had been careful to make