My Newly Adult Daughter Almost Married an Old Man, I Was Shocked until I Found out the Truth – Story of the Day

My 18-year-old daughter, Serena, shocked me when she announced she was marrying Edison, a 60-year-old man. Despite my objections, she insisted he loved her and made her feel seen. Reluctantly, I agreed to meet him, but during the visit, I overheard him admit to his sister, Annie, that he was marrying Serena as part of a bet to clear his debts. Heartbroken, I confronted Serena, but she dismissed my claims, accusing me of being an absent father after her mother passed.
Determined to protect her, I hired a private investigator who uncovered Edison’s history of gambling and deceit. Armed with this, I tracked down his former business partner, Duke, who revealed more about Edison’s scams. With Duke’s help, I hatched a plan to expose Edison at Serena’s engagement party.
During the event, Annie and others, including Edison’s past victims, spoke out, revealing his lies. Serena was devastated and called off the wedding. The police arrested Edison, and I helped Serena refocus on her dream of studying fashion design.
Through this ordeal, I realized the importance of being present for my daughter, vowing to prioritize her above all else.