My Son Proposed to a Girl He’d Only Known for 3 Weeks

My son Daniel’s wedding took an unexpected turn when, instead of dancing, the bride Lisa fled as men flashed badges. Engaged after just three weeks, Lisa’s charm masked a vague past and rehearsed answers, raising our concerns. During the vows, two men approached her; she panicked and ran with her “parents.” Daniel’s father,

Morgan, had uncovered her history of conning men—marrying quickly to steal money. She was pregnant, but not with Daniel’s child. Devastated, Daniel removed his ring and left. Over time, he healed, learning to trust his instincts—and perhaps my warnings too. Love, we realized, can sometimes blindside rather than blind, teaching a hard but valuable lesson.