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His eyes held a mix of dread and determination as he spoke. “It’s about Emily… and David,” he began, voice shaking. My pulse quickened, fear gripping me. “Dad, what is it?” I whispered.
He took a deep breath. “David isn’t who he says he is,” he admitted. Shock froze me. “I thought he was perfect for Emily,” I stammered.
“My friend, a private investigator, found out after the rehearsal dinner,” Dad continued. “David’s been married twice before. Both ended badly, with allegations of emotional manipulation and financial deceit. There are court records.”
A chill ran down my spine. The charming man I’d trusted to support Emily now seemed a stranger with a hidden past.
“I had to tell you,” Dad said, “to keep you aware, even if Emily can’t know yet. We need to protect her, but carefully.”
Sitting in the car, I realized this revelation marked not just a threat to Emily’s happiness, but a test for our family.
